Category Archives: Bible

“Give us today our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11) “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and … Continue reading →

Small children are both fascinating and exasperating. Fascinating, because they always find such joy in the small things we take for granted, and exasperating for just the same reason. That is, they will ask the most inane questions, often at … Continue reading →

I had to preach today in church. This is what I talked about: If I were in charge of the universe, I would make it a better place. In fact, as a descent and good man, I spend each day … Continue reading →

In Genesis 22 we read that “God tested Abraham.” This test consisted of God telling Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, his beloved son and his only heir. Those of us who grew up in church are familiar with the story and … Continue reading →

Sometimes things do not turn out quite the way I expect them to. I’m an adult, with an advanced degree from one of the finest universities in the world. I’ve been teaching college level courses in ancient languages, theology and … Continue reading →

I sometimes wonder if anyone knows what love is. People fall in love, get married, and then, at some point, a sizeable percentage of them start having an affair with someone else. Sadly we see spouses not just divorcing, but … Continue reading →

An examination of sacrifice, especially the contrast between the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, with the final sacrifice of Jesus on the cross in the New Testament, informs us in a fresh way that our salvation in Christ is … Continue reading →