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July 2022

July 06, 2022

Psalm 119:50: A Spot of Hope Amid Suffering

Psalm 119:50 reminds us that hope can always be found even in the midst of...

June 2022

June 29, 2022

Absalom Avenging Tamar: An Old Testament Tale of Brotherly Vengeance

The story of Absalom avenging his sister Tamar in 2 Samuel reminds us that when...

June 12, 2022

Jesus’ Reminder to Let Go of Worries in Luke 12:22-34

Jesus gives us a timeless reminder to let go of all of our worries in...

May 2022

May 31, 2022

God Soothes the Heart: A Message of Peace in Psalm 94:18-19

In Psalm 94:18-19, we see a reminder that God actively works to soothe the anxious...

May 27, 2022

Harry Potter’s Patronus Moment: An Analogy for the “Good Samaritan”

In "Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban", we see Harry perform an action that...

May 17, 2022

The Brotherly Love of David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel

The story of David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel is a touching tale of love...

May 16, 2022

1 Samuel 21-22: David’s Little Lie and Saul’s Rage Against Nob

Reading about King Saul's slaughter of the city of Nob in 1 Samuel is disturbing...

May 14, 2022

Bibliolatry: The Ultimate Form of Cherry-Picking Bible Verses

Bibliolatry is a word that refers to Christians cherry-picking Bible verses for the sake of...

April 2022

April 13, 2022

“I Trust in You”: A Call to Trust God in Psalm 56:3

Psalm 56:3 is a verse that reminds us to put our trust in God whenever...

April 06, 2022

The “Moore” the Merrier: Vouching for Female Preachers

Beth Moore is a shining example of the value of female preachers. When women are...

April 02, 2022

Jesus and Lazarus: An Analogy for God’s Compassion

In the story of Jesus resurrecting Lazarus, we see an analogy for God's compassion, especially...

February 2022

February 23, 2022

Biblical Reconciliation: Joseph the Dreamer and His Envious Brothers

The Genesis story of Joseph the dreamer and his half-brothers is a shining example of...

January 2022

January 26, 2022

God Calms the Storm: A Message of His Peace in Psalm 107:29

In Psalm 107:29, we see a reminder of God calming the storms in our lives,...

August 2021

August 14, 2021

Christian Partiality Against LGBTQ+ Folk: Understanding the Issue of Favoritism Mentioned in James 2:1-13

Christian partiality against the LGBTQ+ crowd is quite toxic, and there's a Biblical warning against...

July 2021

July 31, 2021

A Gay Revelation From the 2nd Book of Enoch: The “Clobber Passages” Are Mistranslations

After reading the 2nd Book of Enoch, I found a series of shocking revelations about...

May 2021

May 27, 2021

“Don’t Embitter Your Children”: A Message for Christian Fathers in Colossians 3:21

In Colossians 3:21, we see a reminder for fathers to avoid mistreating their children, preventing...

April 2021

April 06, 2021

Elijah, the Weary Prophet: A Timeless Old Testament Tale of Hope Amidst Desolation

Elijah the prophet of God was a brave man who also, at one point, asked...

April 03, 2021

“Greatest Love”: Remembering Jesus’ Loving Sacrifice on Easter

I loved finding Biblical parallels to Jesus' sacrifice for us all, especially in John 15:13.

November 2020

November 09, 2020

Pride vs Humility: A Parallel Between King Saul, David and the 2020 Election

The battle for the White House has a parallel with David's struggles against the incumbent...

October 2020

October 01, 2020

Abigail the Peacemaker: An Old Testament Tale of a Wise Wife and Her Unwise Husband

May we never forget the swift, clever diplomacy of Abigail, future wife of King David.

September 2020

September 24, 2020

God’s Justice for the Oppressed in Isaiah 59:14-19

Isaiah 59:14-19 is a powerful passage for us all to read, especially as America faces...