A most unusual prayer
A New Testament prayer demonstrates both a confession of faith and an urgent cry for help. It is undoubtedly one of the most unusual prayers spoken in all the Bible,…
The Bible still matters: Part 3
The Bible is the only source of truth. On the shores of the Sea of Galilee, a large crowd looked for Jesus and for answers. He “had compassion on them,…
Faith and the thinking Christian: Part 4: Does faith hinder scientific discovery?
Back when folks wore hats and overcoats, they laid them aside when they entered a theater or restaurant. They would check their outerwear at the Coat Check so they could…
He is risen
Resurrection is not reasonable to our experience, but it is God’s truth. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early on Sunday morning. She found it open and empty. “They have…
Faith and the thinking Christian: Part 3: The misperception of scientific certainty
Why do nonscientists trust science more than scientists do? The media portrays scientific consensus as if it were irrefutable fact. And when searching for certainty, much of the public turns…
The Bible still matters: Part 2
Only the Bible reveals that God has made us brothers and sisters because of Jesus. Who is that looking back at you in the mirror? It’s you, of course. But…
Confessions of faith: Jon-Michael Blowe
After years of questioning membership in the church, a father joins his daughter on confirmation day to confess his faith in Christ. Jon-Michael Blowe can jump into high-stress situations with…
Please explain: Why did God cruelly command Abraham to sacrifice his son?
For many people, it’s an Old Testament Bible story that is confusing, even alarming. For every Sunday school student who has colored the picture of Abraham lifting his knife over…
The Bible still matters: Part 1
Only the Bible teaches us about God’s grace. Jesus taught two little parables. The first is about a man who found a treasure and was so filled with joy that…