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August 2022

August 06, 2022

Good and Bad Friends: Exploring Biblical Takes on Friendships

With National Friendship Day coming up, we have ample reason to reflect on the Bible's...

August 05, 2022

Slavery in the Bible

Addressing the issue of whether or not slavery is condoned in the Bible is a...

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...

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...

March 2022

March 29, 2022

Crises of Faith: Addressing Extremities in Christianity

After watching a recent video from Christian apologist Alisa Childers, I've become more aware of...

March 15, 2022

Walking Through Springtime Depression With God

When spring comes around, many of us realize that we're dealing with depression. God is...

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 25, 2021

“God Will Receive You”: A Reminder of His Parental Love in Psalm 27:10

We know that God is our Father, and Psalm 27:10 is a beautiful reminder of...

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.

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.