Most people enjoy love stories. The best love stories are usually set in tragic circumstances but finish with a happy ending. The Old Testament account of Ruth is one such …
Mary: The Faithful Mother of the Messiah
One of my favorite family traditions at Christmas is gathering around the tree and reflecting on the prophecies of the First Coming of Jesus. When my children were young, we …
Seeing God’s Holiness
The hymn writer Reginald Heber penned these words in the hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy”: Heber captured the essence of God’s holiness in the closing words: “There is none beside Thee/Perfect …
Why Does Israel Matter?
I wonder if people ask you, like they ask me, “Why do you focus so much on Israel? Why not focus only on the gospel and how to live out …
Would Paul Be Welcome in Your Church?
Picture this. You are in your church’s auditorium, and the musicians have just finished playing. As they return to their seats, you flip to a fresh page in your sermon …
What Is the Book of Life?
At Rosh Hashanah, Jewish people greet each other by saying, “L’Shana tovah tikatevu,” meaning “May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a good year.” What is this …
