The Stranger, Widow, and Fatherless: God’s Care
Scripture repeatedly names the stranger, the widow, the fatherless, and the poor because people with little protection can so easily be ignored or exploited.…
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John the Baptist’s Death and His Question for Jesus
John the Baptist was imprisoned for rebuking a ruler's sin and eventually killed at that ruler's command. Before his death, he sent disciples to…
The Bride of Christ: Who Is She in the Bible?
Calling the Church Christ’s Bride tells us something about both His love and our responsibility to Him. He has joined His people to Himself,…
The Apostle Peter: His Failures, Restoration, and Faith
Before Jesus was arrested, Peter insisted that he was ready to go to prison and die with Him. When that loyalty was tested, he…
Stephen in the Bible: Service, Courage, and Forgiveness
Stephen first appears in Acts because some widows were being overlooked. Before we hear his defense before the council or his prayer beneath the…
Should Christian Parents Homeschool? A Biblical View
I do not find a biblical command requiring every Christian family to homeschool. I do find commands that make parents responsible for teaching God's…
The Apostle Paul: From Persecutor to Gospel Preacher
The man whose letters teach us the gospel of grace once dragged Christians from their homes and sent them to prison. When I read…
Lydia in the Bible: The Woman Whose Heart God Opened
Lydia was a seller of purple goods from Thyatira who heard Paul at a riverside prayer gathering in Philippi. Luke tells us that the…
Saul’s Conversion on the Road to Damascus: What Happened?
Saul was not traveling to Damascus because he had questions about Jesus. He was going there with authority to arrest Jesus’ disciples and bring…