The Christian controversy of freedom versus restraint is nothing new. The early church struggled to find the right …
There are times when it is good to read the Bible backward. By that, I mean that we …
Balance is interesting if you think about it. Place the balance point properly, and a large weight can …
The priorities of our lives are like a tower of wooden blocks with the highest priorities at the …
As Paul nears the end of his argument, he deploys an allegory to make his point. “Tell me, …
If Paul’s letter to the Romans is his theological masterpiece, then Galatians 2:14-21 is his elevator speech. To …
There are several Biblical phrases that have become idiomatic in the English language. Here are a few examples …
A few years ago I wrote a series of articles on God’s intentional tensions. Those seemingly contradictory verses …
By Ben Hoerr: In this series of posts, we’ve been taking a closer look at 28 “Jesus Says” …
Imagine being chained. Heavy iron links binding your hands, feet, and neck. Around you are a couple hundred …