The Bible is not known for being a humorous book. Yet, it often speaks about laughter. What does it say? And why do we never ...

Today we have an account of the first family. And boy, what a family it was. A man had two sons. Cain, the first born, is ...

The provocation we receive from today’s reading is not an indictment but an invitation. We are forgetful simply because we are human. I believe this image of God’s grieved heart offers us a chance to ...

What the Bible and history tell us about the claim that God gave the land of Israel to Abraham and his descendants.

This is the week we recall the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Although we don’t single out his birthday as a nation any longer, ...

Fire also represents divine purification, as in God’s covenant with Abraham, where a “smoking firepot with a blazing torch” passes between sacrificial animals (Genesis 15:17-18). Further ...

Anthony Julius' biography of Abraham argues for the duality of the first Jew, with one life based in reason and another in ...

Pastor and theologian John Piper tackled one of Christianity s enduring debates how Scripture addresses witchcraft and ...

What the world throws away, God values highly. This is especially true when it comes to people, God's people. God's people are a highly prized, beloved, a small "remnant" of souls saved by grace ...

Shady areas in landscapes and gardens require plants that need or tolerate shade. If you need ideas, attend the class “Some Shady Characters: Annuals and Perennials for Shady Sites” on Sunday, Feb. 16 ...

The Qur’an contains 99 Arabic names (attributes or character traits) for the multifaceted essence of the one God, but not one of them connects the one God with one people, while one of the dozens of ...

Brethren, it’s the beginning of another month.   It’s time to ask; the popular question “ how far? “. Asking this question is ...