The Neglected Book

The Neglected Book

Recently, after publishing a poll, the general consensus from votes cast was that II Chronicles or Leviticus were perhaps the two least read books of the Bible. However, though one may find those books hard to navigate, they are hardly the least read. So what is the...
The Apostle Paul and Rip Van Winkle?

The Apostle Paul and Rip Van Winkle?

He stumbled about all day long, frustrated with the search. It had been several hours since he had embarked upon the taxing journey of finding the sheep that had strayed from the fold. Finally, after pushing through the broken, uphill terrain of a small hilly area,...
Sowing and Reaping Life

Sowing and Reaping Life

As one moves into the creative narrative of Genesis 1 and 2, it doesn’t take long to recognize the central idea of life. Life plays across the narrative like symphonic crescendo, getting louder and louder, until finally, the resounding note fades into the Sabbath of...
A challenge to husbands…

A challenge to husbands…

A challenge to husbands as it relates to their wives… Wives submit yourselves to your husbands…as the church is subject to the Lord. Husbands love your wives…as Christ loved the church…and gave himself for it. Please understand…submission isn’t so much about the ORDER...
Canaan and Conquest: Part Two

Canaan and Conquest: Part Two

When first we enter the picture of Israel’s 12 spies, commanded by God and chosen by Moses, we enter a majority mindset of intimidation, inferiority, and faithlessness. According to scripture, the ten spies who brought an evil report declared, “we are not able to go...
Canaan and Conquest: Part Two

Canaan and Conquest Part One

What changed? This question, along with so many others, began to reverberate in my mind as I read through the account of Joshua and the Israelites crossing the Jordan River. What do I mean by this question? Well, for starters, lets compare two reports that involve the...