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July 2024

July 03, 2024

Meeting the Apostle Thomas

Some of the Biblical apostles reveal the complicated relationship between being called by God and...

June 2024

June 26, 2024

Meeting the Apostle James Son of Alphaeus

The New Testament abounds with central and not-so-central figures who share first names. Among the...

June 19, 2024

Meeting the Apostle Simon the Zealot

Learning about the lives and work of the twelve apostles reveals much to us about...

June 12, 2024

Meeting the Apostle Bartholomew (Nathaniel)

In our study of the first twelve apostles, we've examined the lives and ministries of...

June 05, 2024

Meeting the Apostle John

Among the twelve apostles, there were two sets of brothers: Peter and Andrew and James...

May 2024

May 29, 2024

Meeting the Apostle James (Son of Zebedee)

Our examination of the twelve apostles has, so far, revealed the lives and ministries of...

May 22, 2024

Five Thoughts on Harrison Butker’s Speech

By now, most have heard about Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's speech made at...

May 15, 2024

Meeting the Apostle Philip

So far, we've examined the lives and ministries of two apostolic brothers: Peter and Andrew....

May 08, 2024

Meeting the Apostle Andrew

In our last column, we explored what we know of the life and ministry of...

May 01, 2024

Meeting the Apostle Peter

We've all heard of the Twelve Apostles: (Simon) Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew,...

April 2024

April 24, 2024

Giving That Counts

All throughout this month we've examined different issues relating to Biblical giving. First we had...

April 17, 2024

Assorted Biblical Offerings

So far, we've examined a general concept of Biblical giving and the specifics of tithing....

April 10, 2024

Tithing in the Bible

In the first installment of this series, we looked at giving from a Biblical perspective....

April 03, 2024

Giving to God, Bible Style

Whether it's a birthday fundraiser online, offering time at church, or requests for funding, "giving...

March 2024

March 27, 2024

Ten Unusual Easter Traditions

Every year, my church holds a "hymn sing" on Easter Sunday. Rather than focus on...

March 20, 2024

Five More Women Ordained First in Their Denominations

In the first part of this two-part column, we discussed the lives of five women...

March 13, 2024

Five Women Ordained First in their Denominations

March is Women's History Month. This means school curriculum will attend to important women in...

March 06, 2024

Five Women of Faith who Revolutionized History

It's almost March 8, which means it's almost International Women's Day! For those unfamiliar with...

February 2024

February 28, 2024

The “Who’s Who?” of Mary in the Bible

Most Bible students are familiar with notable Bible figures...especially when there's only one with that...

February 21, 2024

An Aromantic Looks at Aromantic Relationships

In honor of Arospec Awareness Week, I felt led to dedicate this week's column to...

February 14, 2024

All About Valentine’s Day

Ah, Valentine's Day. It's a day people either love or hate, depending on their personal...

February 07, 2024

More Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Went into Ministry

In part 1 of this series on ministry, I discussed eight specific things I wish...

January 2024

January 31, 2024

Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Went into Ministry

I’ve spent all of my adult life in Christian ministry. Sure, I have had side...

January 24, 2024

The Story Behind Ten Favorite Hymns

If you follow me on Facebook, you'll note I occasionally ask everyone about their favorite...

January 17, 2024

A Crash Course on the Baha’i Faith

January 21 is World Religion Day. If you've never heard of this day, you're not...

January 10, 2024

Christian Trivia for the Trivia Fan

Do you enjoy the world of trivia? If you're anything like me, a good trivia...

January 03, 2024

Seven Holidays to Ring in the New Year

New Year's Day is a universal celebration, passing from one year to another. Common celebrations...

December 2023

December 27, 2023

Eight Facts for Those Who are Not Into Christmas

Statistics cite an overwhelming 88% of Americans celebrate Christmas. More than two billion people worldwide...

December 20, 2023

Jesus Breaks Through our Silent Night

Whenever I hear the term “Silent Night,” I don’t think of the hymn attributed to...

December 13, 2023

Mary Sings Her Prophetic Song for Us

"Mary's Song," as most Bible headings print in bold font, is Luke 1:46-55. It's spoken...