The day the penny died
Unlike the pennies, pagers, and people of our world, the eternal truths of God’s Word never become obsolete. Recently, the penny died. On Nov. 12, 2025, after 232 years of…
You are surrounded
When you feel overwhelmed by problems, don’t despair. Your all-powerful God is all around you and will always be there. “Give it up. You’re surrounded!” I can’t tell you how…
Distorted Bible passages: Psalm 46:10
Examining misquoted, misused, and misapplied Bible verses. "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). Sometimes when I watch the news, it makes my stomach turn. All the…
Distorted Bible passages: John 8:32
Examining misquoted, misused, and misapplied Bible verses. "The truth will set you free" (John 8:32). Etched in stone above the main entrance of the Administration-Library Building at the University of…
Distorted Bible passages: Psalm 23:4
Examining misquoted, misused, and misapplied Bible verses. "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil" (Psalm 23:4 EHV). This may blow…
Distorted Bible passages: 1 Timothy 6:10
Examining misquoted, misused, and misapplied Bible verses. "The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil" (1 Timothy 6:10). “Luke, I am your father.” Most Star Wars…
Distorted Bible passages: Matthew 7:1
Examining misquoted, misused, and misapplied Bible verses. "Do not judge, or you too will be judged" (Matthew 7:1). On July 22, 2018, a 34-year-old man named Eric Stagno walked into…
Distorted Bible passages: Philippians 4:13
Examining misquoted, misused, and misapplied Bible verses. "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13). “I think I can. I think I can. I think I…
Lent: 40 days and 40 nights
The 40 days of Lent are meant to be a time of testing and teaching. Have you ever noticed how often the number 40 is mentioned in the Bible? Famous…