When You Suffer, Write It Down
The story and suffering of Job stands as one of the greatest paragons of suffering in all of the Bible. Job suffers greatly, grieves lengthily, and wrestles tirelessly with his…
Meaning of, “The very stones will cry out”
On Palm Sunday—the start of the week of Easter—churches usually preach and teach on the Scripture most commonly referred to as Jesus’ Triumphal Entry, which recounts Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem…
Worship Is War
The book of Nehemiah recounts a season where a remnant of Israel returns to the city of Jerusalem (or rather, what’s left of it) to rebuild the city and, mainly,…
Tactics of Cultural Warfare
The book of Daniel unfolds with a massive culture war from its very first sentence—between the powerful Babylonian Empire and the dwindling nation of Judah. But what’s so interesting, however,…
Has God Committed Genocide?
The Old Testament can be tricky part of the Bible to read at times. It’s full of ancient references, obsolete laws, contentious statements, and confusing sayings—to name just a few.…
Not Just A Book
When I look at the Bible, my heart turns—almost with a heavy reverence—not as a pious reaction, but simply as an acknowledgement of what it claims to be and the…
Cast Your Cares
One of the most astounding promises in the Bible for people battling stress and walking through a season of suffering is 1 Peter 5:6-7, which says, 6 Humble yourselves, therefore,…