It appears that Paul intends to use the testimony of many eyewitnesses to prove the historical truth of the Resurrection. Amongst these witnesses he names Peter, the disciples, and more than...

The psalmist’s reminder that God regards the lowly and is removed from the haughty echoes throughout the Bible. Micah’s oft-quoted words render the psalmist’s words as a prescription for action: “What...

“I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart” (niv). The opening words of this psalm of thanksgiving are a timely reminder of what Jesus calls the greatest commandment of all:...

God tells Isaiah precisely what his calling is and of the effect his words will have on Judah. God anticipates that the outcome of Isaiah’s work will be frustrating and tedious....

This wonderfully descriptive opening passage of Isaiah 6 vividly illustrates Isaiah’s breathtaking vision of the sanctity of God whose glory fills the whole of the earth. In the face of this...

What does shelter mean? At its most basic, shelter is a physical need for all humans. It is almost as essential as food, water, and air. Without shelter we are physically...

When I was in junior high school, I had the opportunity to take photography classes. Long before the days of digital photography, we had to develop film to produce an image...

What are you called to do? Teach, heal, protect, preach? Whatever it is, Paul says it is nothing without love. You may be the best algebra teacher in your state, but...

Raw emotion and striking honesty with God fill many of the psalms, and Psalm 71 is no different. Save me! Deliver me! Today’s passage is a desperate cry for help. The...

Recently I took a class centered around the theme of “home.” We discussed questions like, What is home? What happens when you lose your home? How do you find your place...