The Bible in Context
Who has been with you during a difficult time? How did that person make a difference by being with you? I think of friends and family sitting beside each other in a hospital room, students studying together for a big test, and friends talking at a coffee shop. About ten years ago I went to … Read more
Have you ever done something you were afraid to do because someone said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be with you”? Maybe you didn’t want to ride a roller coaster, but then a friend said, “I’ll go with you” and you found yourself slowly ascending and quickly descending on the track. I recently went ziplining. I didn’t … Read more
Many people who begin reading the Bible never finish. I guess that’s understandable since it’s a big book—about 1,000 pages, and it’s ancient—2,000 to 3,000 years old. Is there a way for us to understand the Bible without reading the whole thing? I think so. Thematic threads run through the Bible and some are especially … Read more
Have you ever seen a child with her chin down? And then a parent comes and gently lifts her head so she looks up. Our circumstances often drag us down, but the Lord gently applies pressure so we look up. David says, But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who … Read more
Life is tough. Everyone needs encouragement. Here are a few posts that have an encouraging or devotional emphasis. John Wesley’s Last Words God’s Path in the Wilderness Four Reasons Why Israel Suffered in the Wilderness Temporary Circumstances and Ultimate Reality The Big Difference: Is Ultimate Reality Personal or Impersonal? Divine Descent The Interior Life: Lessons … Read more