Sacred Space and God’s Character in Ancient Israel
I find the nature of sacred space in the ancient world fascinating. In his classic work Ancient Israel: Its Life and Institutions, the exceptional...
Three Distractions of the Deceiver for Christians
Rather than pursuing the purpose for which he was created, Satan tried to divert Jesus to pursue pleasure for its own sake—and he does the same with us.
The Blessings of that Upward Gaze
In times of uncertainty and doubt, where do we focus our gaze? Do we look to God?
The Significance of the Samaritan Woman at the Well
The villagers received salvation because this woman had the courage to preach.
Lessons from the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids
Preparing for the return of Christ involves sharing the gospel and helping those in need.
The Woman Who Held Nothing Back
We must recognize that nothing we have is our own. It belongs to God and should be used in accordance with God’s will.
Women at the Beginning: Elizabeth’s Faith
Sometimes faith takes a long time to prove true. This is often the case with many faith examples in the Bible.
Learning from the Financial Practices of the Early Church
Early church Christians followed the teachings of Jesus. Their living, giving, serving, and loving resulted in the spread of the gospel across the ancient world.
Piercing the Darkness of Exile
Secure in our knowledge of the coming Kingdom, we can live as light in the darkness of today.
Mary’s Faith Commitment Transcended Sentiment
Our commitment to God should play out in everyday life, even when it is difficult. Mary shows us it's possible.
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