Bible Heroes & Villains
Be inspired by heroes of the Bible to spread Light and overcome Darkness. Learn about how biblical characters can speak truth into our lives.
Jesus Playing a Starring Role, Not a Cameo Appearance: In Humanity
Jesus should play a starring role in Humanity. Jesus should not merely put in an occasional cameo appearance. Unfortunately, Humanity…
Jesus Playing the Starring Role, Not a Cameo Appearance: In Our Life
Jesus should play the starring role in your life. Jesus should not merely put in an occasional cameo appearance. Unfortunately,…
Following Jesus: A Marriage, Not a Date
My wife and I recently celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary. This notable achievement led me to reflect on the difference…
Hypocrisy: Taking Away What You Gave
Desperate times demand desperate measures. The king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar, “and all his army and all the kingdoms and peoples…
Nathan “Kills” the Hypocrisy of David
David is famous for killing Goliath. Nathan is famous for “killing” the hypocrisy of David (2 Samuel 11:1-12:14). Long story…
What Makes a Hero Good?
A few days ago I was playing with my 6-year old grandson. He was gathering props for a story he…
Jesus Embodies Hesed—Saving Lost Sheep, Lost Coins, and Lost Sons
In the Fifteenth Chapter of Luke, Jesus tells three stories that dramatize the hesed of the LORD God that endures…
Jesus Embodies Hesed—Sowing the Ideals of the Law of Moses and the Prophets
The words of Jesus embody hesed, fulfilling the ideals of the Law of Moses and the Prophets. (Matthew 5:17). Indeed,…
Jesus Embodies Hesed—Fulfilling the Law of Moses and the Prophets
Jesus embodies hesed—the Law of Moses and the Prophets. Jesus told the crowds gathered for his Sermon on the Mount:…
Jesus Embodies Hesed—The Vision of Isaiah
Jesus embodies the Vision of Isaiah. The word hesed in Hebrew is translated a number of ways in English: …