Posts tagged “Bible History”
The fullness of grace
As I was scrolling recently, a Facebook meme jumped out at me: “The people Paul killed welcomed him into heaven.” That’s an amazing statement….
Baptism is a big deal
I’m not sure if you’ve been baptized, if you celebrate your baptism, or if you have thought at all about baptism this week (or…
You are the fulfillment!
In the Bible book of Acts, after the disciples watched Jesus rise into the clouds, an angel came to ask them why they were…
What lies beyond the darkness
Before Moses died, God led him up a mountain that overlooked the Promised Land. God showed Moses what he was giving to his people…
Christmas is more crazy than baby
It took me 41 years of celebrating the birth of Jesus to realize this truth: the Bible’s Christmas is more crazy than baby. Read…
Jesus didn’t compromise
Secular history tells us that Pontius Pilate ruled for ten years. Most governors were only in office a quarter of that time and then…
Your pilgrimage with God
As followers of Christ, like the ancient Israelites, our hearts are to be set on the journey of our relationship with Jesus. In biblical…
When God’s commands don’t make sense
Which command of God doesn’t make sense to you? The servants at a wedding in Cana must’ve been confused by Jesus’ command. You can…
A Savior for smart people
I have always loved the intellectual side of the Christian faith. Far from “blind faith,” the Bible is filled with details that should make…
Eyewitnesses of Jesus
Do you remember back in the 90s when high school girls’ bangs poofed off the front of their foreheads? Or do you recall when…
Keep the party going
Is there a party in your future? A graduation, wedding, anniversary, or retirement? Do you know what makes a party successful? Planning, people, some…
Easter earthquake
Some of the worst earthquakes in our world’s history have killed 200,000-300,000 people in each incident. The Bible says there was an earthquake when…