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I don’t know if there is any role more prominent in the Old Testament than that of Israel’s king.  In fact, throughout the Old Testament, the future and health of the nation of Israel itself … Read More

Do you have an intentional process that you go through in your mind when you need to make an important decision?  Arguably, the most asked question that people solicit God for is something like, “What … Read More

Hinduism refers to the religious beliefs and practices of the people of India, even though there is an enormous amount of diversity among those beliefs and practices.  Hindus themselves favor the name sanatana dharma which … Read More

As I read the Old Testament, I’m constantly struck by how often God uses the word, “remember.”  In fact, this word seems to be one of the most important concepts throughout the history of God’s … Read More

I’ve heard people inquire whether or not the act of committing suicide is the or an unforgivable sin?  Is the person who commits suicide condemning him or herself to hell?  Can’t a person choose suicide, … Read More

Do you make New Year’s Resolutions?  I’ve never been that enthusiastic about setting goals simply because of a calendar change.  Maybe it was because I knew so many people who had such grandiose ideas of … Read More

As each New Year rolls around I can’t help but think about the mental ‘gear-shifting’ that will be required to live in a New Year (e.g., writing ‘2007’ on bank checks, letters, invoices, receipts, etc.).  And … Read More

I recently offered a poll on this blog which asked, “Whose birth does the ‘Immaculate Conception’ refer to?”  The three possible answers were: (1) John the Baptist, (2) Jesus, or (3) Mary.  Of the 49 … Read More

Of the four gospel accounts of Jesus’ life, both Matthew and Luke offer genealogies of Jesus lineage.  The two genealogies have differing emphases, one tracing itself back to key figures like David and Abraham, the … Read More

I don’t pretend to presume that Joseph (Jesus’ earthly father/guardian) gave up or suffered more than did his bride, Mary, with the announcement and the ensuing events of Jesus’ odd conception and birth.  But being … Read More

I often hear Christians, with the best of intentions, say, “Using ‘Xmas’ is tying to X out ‘Christ’ from Christmas!”  However, nothing could be further from the truth.  The title “Christ,” or more accurately “Christos,” … Read More

Someone recently asked me what is meant by the claim that the Bible is “inerrant” and “infallible”?  These two words both refer to the degree of correctness of the Bible.  The two words really surfaced … Read More