Who Was Deborah in the Bible?
Who was Deborah in the Bible? Scripture introduces Deborah as “the wife of Lappidoth, a prophetess, and a judge.” In the words of her celebratory victory song, she declares: “The […]
Why Should I Read the Bible?
Why do you need to read the Bible if you’re a Christian and have the Holy Spirit as your Counselor? To start, it’s important to recognize that—like many concepts in […]
6 Books on Friendship
“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art…. It has no survival value; rather, it is one of those things which give value to survival.” —C. S. Lewis, The Four Loves […]
Sex Is Spiritual
Sex is deeply, deeply spiritual. When the Bible talks about sexuality, notice the language of deep intimacy and oneness: “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of […]
Solving Arguments by Pointing to Context
I recall a dialogue I had with a high school classmate of mine. It remained friendly, but it was also a tense conversation regarding the similarities and differences between Christianity […]
What I’ve Learned from Spending a Little of Each Day in the Psalms
Starting in 2019, I started a slow journey through the Psalms. My goal was to reflect on 1 or 2 verses from the Psalms each day and write down those […]
The Best New Year’s Resolution: Step Into Scripture Daily
Of all the plans and goals that you can have for the new year, there is one that will make the biggest difference in your life, and it is often […]
What Is the Gospel? A Q&A with Matthew Bates about the Gospel’s What & Why
What is the gospel, and why does it matter? In this interview, Matthew Bates, author of multiple books on the gospel, takes us on a tour into the center of […]