In Genesis 22, God tells Abraham, “Take your son, whom you love and go to region of Moriah.” (Gen. 22:2) At first glance, this appears to be a fun father-son […]

There is a phrase that is repeated multiple times in the OT prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel: “Peace, peace, but there is no peace.” These prophets were contemporaries, with some of […]

The book of Ezra tells the story of God’s people being welcomed back into Jerusalem after exile to rebuild what was broken. This rebuilding was not just for God’s people […]

The book of Hebrews is written to Christians whose life is difficult and whose faith is hanging by a thread. Many seem ready to quit, to walk away and turn […]

If you have ever watched both the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics, you will notice a symbolic and significant difference between the two. Both include a parade of […]

In Genesis 14, Abram shows up and defeats a group associated with King Kedorlaomer of Elam. The story goes that after Abram defeats the King and rescues his nephew Lot, […]

I’ve always struggled with James 1:2 and the idea that trials, tests, or trauma is equated with “pure joy.” What has helped me, upon further reflection on this passage, is […]

In Galatians 6:9 Paul writes, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” This […]

In Luke 9:62, Jesus offers this well-known saying. “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” He says […]