Bible Study Lessons
We easily fall for false dichotomies—chocolate or vanilla, soup or salad, a book or a movie. But two things can be true at the same time. According to scientists, light is both particles and waves. When interpreting the Bible we must watch out for these either-or traps. Consider justification and judgment. On one hand, the … Read more
Here are a few posts related to this special weekend: Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter Sunday Did God Kill His Son? The Shroud of Turin
I have written about theophanies or appearances of God in the Bible, but I missed one. In Daniel 10, while Daniel was near the Tigris River, he says, I looked up and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. His body was like topaz, his face like … Read more
What is happening in Ukraine? Why is Russia invading its neighbor? Although I am not an expert on international relations, I want to share a few resources I found. (Click on the links for more information.) Since Putin is known for giving lengthy historical talks, it’s important to understand the recent history between Russia and … Read more
Five hundred years ago, St. Ignatius wrote what would become one of the most popular Christian books of all time, the Spiritual Exercises. His book contains a section that I think is especially helpful for personal devotions. Essentially, he divides a few stories in the Gospels into one, two, or three points and asks readers … Read more