Newness of Life in Christ
While doing research at a theological library, a graduate student sat next to an older man she thought was a pastor. He was cordial and
December 10, 2016
Topic: Biblical Passages / Studies
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Destined to Cause the Falling and Rising of Many
The birth of Jesus was surrounded by many unique and miraculous events, accompanied by wondrous words from angels and humans, both male and female. Simeon’s
December 10, 2016
Led by the Spirit, Paul Risked his Ministry—and for Whom?
Acts 16:6–25: Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word
December 10, 2016
Have You Considered My Servant Job? Understanding Pain and Finding Ways Forward
Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright,
December 10, 2016
Different but Equal? Giving Words Their Real Meaning
I met an extraordinary teenager who had come to faith in a small town in Latvia. He was passionate about Jesus and wanted to live
December 10, 2016
Seven Practical (But Not Easy) Tips to Transform Your Marriage
1. Live Redemptively God, the Holy Trinity, created humanity in his image—in the context of mutual, loving, intimate relationships. In creation, God declared everything as good,
December 10, 2016
A Devotional for Families: Luke 8:40–56
A man raced through the streets of Capernaum searching for the one person who could help him. He glimpsed an animated figure preaching, pushed through
December 10, 2016
Taste & See
Taste and see that the Lord is good… (Psalm 34:8). The baby is fresh from his mother’s womb, naked, blinking in the unaccustomed light. He lies
December 10, 2016
Christ Comes to Make His Blessings Known, Far as the Curse is Found
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason
December 10, 2016
Short Answers to Tough Questions: What does Paul mean when he writes that women will be saved through childbearing (1 Tim. 2:15)?
A: Paul’s childbearing comment, infamously found in 1 Timothy 2:15, has long confounded interpreters. First, I will share my own view of this perplexing verse,
December 10, 2016