Valentine’s Day is a perfect occasion to reflect on love, and what better way to do that than through the timeless wisdom of the Bible? The scriptures provide profound insights into various dimensions of love—God’s …
If you have grown up in the evangelical church or spent much time in it at all you have heard discussions about gossip. There is no doubt that gossip is condemned in scripture. But, I …
According to data from the American Bible Society’s State of the Bible 2023 report, Black Christians in the United States are more likely to express engagement with scripture compared to Christians from other cultural demographics. …
I posted a simple thought about scriptural authority on Facebook the other day: “I believe in the authority of scripture. What I question is the authority of your interpretation.” This is a thought I’ve had …
I read an article titled, “Why I stopped talking about racial reconciliation and started talking about white supremacy .” This article talks a bit about the pathological individualism of white theology. This is something I have …
December 21. In the midst of a season that calls to mind the birth of the Christ child, and the upheaval in the world of the occupation by the Roman Empire surrounding the place of …
The American Bible Society’s State of the Bible, released earlier this month, reports that more than $100 billion was given to charity by “scripture-engaged” Americans in 2021. The report studied the charitable habits of Christians …
Recently, I had the opportunity to lead a Bible study with a group of college students on Indigenous Peoples Day. That day seemed to be an excellent day to study Joshua 6 – the taking …
New research from the American Bible Society shows that more than 90 percent of Americans who read the Bible believe that its message has reshaped their lives. The survey also showed that the Scriptures have …