Note: This is the first day of Sukkot, the Jewish harvest festival that includes reading Ecclesiastes/Kohelet, one of my favorite books of the Hebrew Bible. Before writing a new post about Ecclesiastes, I reviewed my earlier posts that referenced it. It turns out the following was drafted but never published. Kafka’s Parable (No answer to […]| Bob Schwartz
Dear all at IPC, I was recently with an elderly friend who I visit. When I arrived he was unusually agitated, getting up to check the windows were shut, muttering to himself, feeling cold and then …| Paul Levy
This issue of A Public Witness flips to the maps section of the Bible to see who should really control the ‘biblical heartland.’ The post The Danger of Doing Theology by Cartography appeared first on Word&Way.| Word&Way
Described as ‘Michael Scott meets Moses,’ the new workplace comedy from Mitch Hudson tells the story of the exodus from Egypt and the Israelites’ life in the wilderness with humor and grace. The post That’s What Moses Said: Exploring ‘The Promised Land’ appeared first on Word&Way.| Word&Way
You might think it’s a misprint. Everyone knows that Jesus had exactly twelve disciples—so why does the Armenian Church calendar reserve a feast day for the Seventy-two Disciples of Christ? (We’ll observe it this Saturday, October 4.) In fact, the Seventy-Two Disciples are firmly rooted in Scripture—but only the Gospel of Luke mentions them. They Read More The post Seventy-Two Disciples? appeared first on The Armenian Church.| The Armenian Church
I have 3 rules for preaching; I thought I’d share them with you. These are my first ports of call for assessing my own or someone else’s preaching. There is lots more that could be said and fed bac…| nuakh
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. ~Matthew 7:7I asked and indeed it was given to me. I sought and| Galen Pearl
If your nervous system feels like it’s been living with its shoulders up by its ears—jumpy, tense, and exhausted—then you’re not alone. In fact, stress, uncertainty, and chronic busyness keep many of us stuck in “fight-or-flight.” Yet, even in the midst of this pressure, a small and simple practice of gratitude continues to show outsized […] The post How Gratitude Can Heal Your Nervous System appeared first on Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude.| Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude
Life often brings seasons of darkness—moments of loss, uncertainty, or overwhelming challenges that leave us searching for direction. In those times, faith becomes more than just belief; it becomes the light that guides us. Faith the light that guides us is not only a spiritual truth but also a source of comfort, strength, and clarity […] The post Faith: The Light That Guides Us Through Life’s Darkest Moments appeared first on Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude.| Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude
Today, discover inspiring stories of faith that changed lives—powerful journeys from the Bible and history that show how trust transforms.| Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude
“This is what the Lord says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters… See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:16, 19 (ESV) …| all things faithful
Yesterday, I preached the funeral service of a dear friend. In the days leading up to his death, I reflected on what it means to be “swallowed up by life.”| Jonathan M. Threlfall
This editorial begins a study of the first of two letters to “the church of God that is in Corinth” (1:2a). Paul identifies himself as the author and alludes to his divinely given authority by mentioning how he had been “called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus” (1:1a). He also cites “our brother Sosthenes” (1:1b),… Read More 1 Corinthians: Grace, Saints, And Being In Christ — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: March/April, 2025)|
How many times have we heard “For we walk by faith, not by sight?” We know those words by heart even if we do not know where they are found. That statement, found in 2 Corinthians 5:7, is part of a lengthy discussion by Paul. It is, therefore, helpful to examine the larger context. The… Read More “We Do Not Lose Heart” — Ron Harper|
A foundational truth mankind has struggled with since the garden of Eden is the fact that God is God and mankind is not. It was not happenstance that the old serpent tempted Eve with the words, “For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will… Read More Christ Built The Right Church The Right Way — Steve Vice|
On October 24, 2024, a debate was held on the campus of Faulkner University in connection with the Faulkner Bible Lectureship: “Is Gambling Morally Acceptable?” Affirming this was William J. Pascrell III, lobbyist for the Princeton Public Affairs Group, located in New Jersey. Denying was David W. Hester, Professor of New Testament for the V.… Read More The Hester-Pascrell Debate On Gambling — David W. Hester, Ph.D.|
There are few sections of Scripture as enigmatic as the opening verses of Genesis 6. One of the mysteries of this passage concerns the Nephilim, a group of individuals whose precise identity has el…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
Enjoy these I Am Statements of Jesus Copywork Pages with your learners. Find more Scripture Copywork HERE. *Scroll to the bottom of this post and click on the teal download image to find the free download. As I’m going through the prologue of John via video each day in my videos, one of the statements ... Read More about I Am Statements of Jesus Copywork The post I Am Statements of Jesus Copywork appeared first on This Reading Mama.| This Reading Mama
Download and enjoy these FREE Jesus is God Posters with your learners. A printable similar to this was shared in my quick Instagram video about John 1:1-2. *Scroll to the BOTTOM of this post and click on the teal download button to snag these free posters. Jesus IS God Posters Use these simple logic ... Read More about Jesus IS God Posters The post Jesus IS God Posters appeared first on This Reading Mama.| This Reading Mama
Use these Wordless Books about Jesus’ Parables to help you teach God’s Word to your little ones! Find all my Bible printables HERE. *Scroll to the bottom of this post and click on the teal download button to download these FREE wordless readers! Wordless Books about Jesus’s Parables While the theme in most of ... Read More about Wordless Books about Jesus’ Parables The post Wordless Books about Jesus’ Parables appeared first on This Reading Mama.| This Reading Mama
Overgrown Hobbit had one that she sent in as a Friday question, but I think needs its own discussion: Any account of any [Professional liars’ activity, particularly where the consequences of lying are rare and the rewards are great] activity has holes, by virtue of it being an account of [Said functionally corrupt] human activity. … Continue reading "The Universality of Stoyak"| Founding Questions
“Lord, teach us to pray.” This has been the disposition of Jesus’ disciples from the very beginning. We often do not know how to pray as we ought. Maybe you have felt that way. Maybe you see your weakness in …| Aliens and Pilgrims
In recent weeks, I’ve seen a lot of public comment on current cultural issues. We live in a unique time. With the advent of social media, we have an abundance of hyperconnectedness, and the unprecedented ability to make our opinions …| Aliens and Pilgrims
There is an often neglected discipline in the Christian life: Meditation. Meditation should be the duty of every serious Christian man and woman. “but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day …| Aliens and Pilgrims
1 Peter 4:10-11 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength... Continue Reading →| Help from Heaven
Granted, some will argue that you can distract your mind with music, movies, novels, etc., and that is true, but those things do not foster trust in the Author of the Bible. Memorizing scripture is…| A Tree Firmly Planted
She broke her promise. She vowed to love, respect, and stay faithful to her husband—for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, till death parted them. But she was enticed by…| Kindle Afresh
In 2024, more than 10,000 churches, 1.2 million participants, and 70,000 schools joined together for one bold purpose: to stand unashamed for Christ. This year, the movement is aiming even higher—2 million […] The post How ‘Bring Your Bible to School Day’ is Equipping a Generation for Christ appeared first on NRB.| NRB
Re: Naked Bible 95: David Burnett — Resurrection and the Death of the Gods – On the podcast, Heiser features a PhD student sharing a paper he was preparing for presentation at a scholarly conference. His thesis is that Paul’s … Continue reading →| Radix Fidem Blog
This is based on combining two Naked Bible podcasts – Naked Bible 93: The Book of Enoch in the Early Church and Naked Bible 94: The Sin of the Watchers and Galatians 3-4. The first is a fuller explanation of … Continue reading →| Radix Fidem Blog
Next Monday, September 29, will mark three years since Ezra left this earth. Grief is disorienting in that at times, three years feels like an eternity and in other ways, it seems as if we lost him a few weeks ago. I’m not sure my mind can comprehend quite yet that it will be three […]| Faithful Paradox
Sometimes illumination comes to us from a single word. This recently happened to me when I was reading the Gospel of Luke and encountered this verse from the Passion narrative, about Pilate, Barabbas, and Jesus: “And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.” (KJV 23:25) It’s the deadly precision of “will” that makes the sentence disturbing. The post Close Reading the Gospel of Luke—wit...| Slant Books
Norman Fischer is an influential American Zen-Buddhist, a poet and writer, and a Jew. He wrote Opening to You: Zen-Inspired Translations of the Psalms after spending a week with the Trappist monks at Gethsemani Abbey, where he experienced for the first time the Christian monastic practice of daily recitation of the psalms. Troubled by “the violence, passion, and bitterness” expressed in some of the psalms but recognizing the power they held for the monks, Fischer decided to investigate th...| Slant Books
In the wake of tragedy and tribulation, people are left feeling a profound sense of loss and hopelessness. Yet, Christians can point people to the greatest possible hope we have, Jesus Christ. In Jesus, we have many great and precious promises that bring comfort to the weak and trembling, promises that will cause us to […] The post In Times of Trouble, Christ is Our Comfort appeared first on Voice of Reason.| Voice of Reason
Being a pastor means I never really know what the day will bring. Ministry happens in coffee shops, hospital rooms, church offices, and everywhere in between. That’s why I like to stay prepared with a few essentials I carry every day, my pastor EDC. Believe it or not, there is... The post Pastor Everyday Carry: 15 Things I Never Leave Home Without appeared first on Pro Preacher.| Pro Preacher
Gabriel Said Reynolds— The eighteenth chapter of the Qur’an is named “The Cave” because it includes a story of young men who slept for hundreds of years in a cave... READ MORE The post A Dog, a Donkey, and an Ant: Animals in the Qur’an and Their Biblical Background appeared first on Yale University Press.| Yale University Press
Meditation on 1 Timothy 2:1-7 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Sept. 21, 2025 How many of you have ever ridden in a sailboat? How many of you have rowed a boat? It’s a lot of work to row a boat, isn’t it? Which would you rather do? Sail or row? Continue reading "Pray for Everyone"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation on Philemon First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Sept. 7, 2025 My mom and I just returned from our cruise, traveling from Norway to The Netherland…| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Bible Asherah in the Bible: Pole, Goddess, or Yahweh’s Wife? Written by Marko Marina, Ph.D.Author | HistorianAuthor | Historian | BE Contributor Verified! See our guidelinesVerified! See our editorial guidelines Date written: September 10th, 2025 Date written: September 10th, 2025 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article belong to the author and do […] The post Asherah in the Bible: Pole, Goddess, or Yahweh’s Wife? appeared first on Bart Ehrman Courses Online.| Bart Ehrman Courses Online
Bible Cherubim Angel: What are the Cherubim in the Bible? (Verses) Written by Joshua Schachterle, Ph.DAuthor | Professor | ScholarAuthor | Professor | BE Contributor Verified! See our editorial guidelinesVerified! See our guidelines Date written: August 26th, 2025 Date written: August 26th, 2025 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article belong to the […] The post Cherubim Angel: What are the Cherubim in the Bible? (Verses) appeared first on Bart Ehrman Courses Onl...| Bart Ehrman Courses Online
Bible Seraphim Angel: What is a Seraphim in the Bible? (Verses) Written by Marko Marina, Ph.D.Author | HistorianAuthor | Historian | BE Contributor Verified! See our guidelinesVerified! See our editorial guidelines Date written: August 26th, 2025 Date written: August 26th, 2025 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article belong to the author and […] The post Seraphim Angel: What is a Seraphim in the Bible? (Verses) appeared first on Bart Ehrman Courses Online.| Bart Ehrman Courses Online
How many chapters are in the Bible? Explore the history, structure, and variations across Protestant, Catholic, and other Bibles (including tables by book and section) in this scholarly breakdown of the Bible’s architecture.| Bart Ehrman Courses Online
Data from the Association of American Publishers reveals that the biggest sales increase among all categories of books being published last year in the United States was religious books – up 18.5 percent from the previous year. This comes on the heels of similar growth the previous year. Publishers Weekly asked these publishers what was […]| Reformed Perspective
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31-32 I was reading about how Maria Esperanza … Continue reading →| Veil of Veronica
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 I know it has been awhile since I posted anything. I have spent my time praying and pondering all th…| Veil of Veronica
If you or someone you know is feeling a pull toward reading the Bible or returning to it after an absence of many years, know that God put that desire in your heart for a reason.| Great and Noble Tasks
Bible quotations used throughout this website may come from one of several authoritative translations. The Bible copyright notices are as follows: 1. The Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. 2. The New Scofield Reference Bible, Authorized King James Version,...| End Times Truth
Christians are those who are living sacrifices, giving our lives to the service of God. We are to be different from the world around us, as we read in Romans 12:2-3: 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what … + Read More The post Thinking rightly with renewed minds (Romans 12:2-3) appeared first on Written for our instruction.| Written for our instruction
Being a living sacrifice to God means not being like the world around you, but to have your thinking changed by the Holy Spirit.| Written for our instruction
I’m trying to balance my focus on the psychedelics movement with writing and content that covers a far broader array of topics (AKA my interests!). But this last week, the stars aligned for there to be a strong focus on the topic of psychedelics, with my first TGC (USA) article being released as well as … Continue reading A Double Dose of Psychedelics Content→| Phil's Scribblings
The following is a letter I wrote to a brother some years ago. It has been anonymized and lightly edited. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash Dear Brother, You have been on my mind for a few days and…| Phil's Scribblings
I have one short story to tell you about Charlie Kirk—my friend. He became a friend of mine because I interrogated him one time. Nineteen-year-olds are my specialty. I asked him some questions he couldn’t answer. And he was already becoming famous. And I noticed his reaction: he said, “What should I do?” And I... Read more about: Charlie Kirk, In Memoriam The post Charlie Kirk, In Memoriam appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Twenty-Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time – Year C Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme:... The post Am I a Faithful Servant? 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on The Southern Cross.| The Southern Cross
This past Sunday, I had the chance to preach at a church in Georgetown, KY. My friend, Andy Waldroup, has pastored this church for a long time, and I was privileged to visit and open the Bible with…| Theology Along the Way
It seems that a lot of what I post here are comments, often critical ones, on something Bishop Robert Barron has said or written. This may give one the impression that I dislike the bishops views and insights, which could not be further from the truth. I greatly admire him and his work, and highlyContinue reading "Laws of Spiritual Dynamics"| Thomistic Philosophy Page
A reflection on the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally on 13th September. CSBV Director Revd Dr Helen Paynter reflects on recent events in London. A version of this article appeared on Premier Christianity on 16 September. The article below has been reproduced| CSBV
There is no one who is higher than the Lord Jesus. He is Yahweh, God of gods, King of kings, Lord of lords. He is seated on the throne in the heavenly temple and the train of his robe fills the pla…| nuakh
These devotionals for working and homeschool moms are encouraging and practical for everyday life.| Your BEST Homeschool
In this guide, discover simple gratitude exercises that truly stick—boost positivity, build lasting habits, and transform your daily mindset.| Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude
Create a gratitude practice that sticks—easy steps, faith-based inspiration, and proven ways to invite more joy into your life.| Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude
These are the profound questions about God that we avoid asking—challenging yet powerful reflections that bring men closer to faith.| Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude
In this article, discover how our relationship with God shapes our identity and renews our sense of worth, strength, and direction.| Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude
In this guide, explore how belief shapes ethical decision-making in leadership—guiding choices with faith, integrity, and lasting impact.| Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude
“I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 (ESV) I don’t know about you, but the world can seem pretty unstable right now. One glance at the …| all things faithful
On September 10, 2025, conservative influencer and activist Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Kirk was an active voice on college campuses around the country, seeking to challenge the younger generation to not only be involved in the political process but to stand up […]| Voice of Reason
Good morning folks. This morning we’re going to continue on our travels with Paul, because I think it’s worth getting to know the guy who wrote 24% of the New Testament. N.T. Wright, a prominent New Testament scholar, wrote “Paul: a Biography”, and in it he says this: “When people in churches today discuss Paul and… Continue reading Sermon: Paul in Corinth| Hebrew Word Lessons
Yeshua and the Children Today is our Fall kick-off event, celebrating our upcoming season that places children and youth at the forefront in this church. Christianity is actually rooted in elevatin…| Hebrew Word Lessons
Anger is a right response to evil, but we must reject unrestrained rage and choose righteous indignation that motivates prayer, reflection, and action toward real justice.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Listen Closer, a 31-day devotional for women seeking God’s truth and peace. Find encouragement, practical tools, and inspiration!| She Gave It A Go
While the historical accuracy of the Bible has long been a topic of debate and has fallen under increased scrutiny in recent decades, new archaeological discoveries from an expanding host of ancient sites found in Bible lands continue to provide evidence pertinent to questions of reliability. The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands offers the most geographically extensive overview of archaeological sites from all of the regions relevant to the biblical narratives, with information f...| Books – Discovery Institute
Examine the Evidence Surrounding Jesus No other figure has impacted history like Jesus. Yet today, he’s often seen as a mythical character whose legend increased over time. So what does the historical and archaeological evidence say about Jesus? Archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy has investigated firsthand the discoveries connected to Jesus’ birth, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection. He has visited and excavated Read More ›Source| Books – Discovery Institute
Unearthing the Bible: 101 Archaeological Discoveries that Bring the Bible to Life, from Dr. Titus M. Kennedy, is a visual guide to 101 objects that provide compelling evidence for the historical reliability of the bible from the dawn of civilization through the early church. Gathered from more than 50 museums, private collections, and archaeological sites, these pieces not only reinforce Read More ›Source| Books – Discovery Institute
Take this test of basic Bible knowledge to help assess your biblical literacy. This simple quiz examines some of the key doctrines and events of the Bible. It will give you a good feel for your breadth and depth of Scriptural knowledge. This article is also available in Spanish. It’s alarming to us at Probe Ministries to see the drop […]| Probe Ministries
How many times have I heard someone say, “That’s just wrong!” when the action being discussed isn’t wrong in a moral sense, but is simply unwise from the perspective of the speaker? This got me thinking about the nexus between morality and wisdom, between an action being right or wrong, on the one hand, and … Continue reading “That’s Just Wrong!” Is it Wrong, or is it Unwise?| Kindle Afresh
This morning toward the end of my prayer walk, I waved at three people (all from the same family, I think) who were standing at the top of their driveway.[1] They smiled and waved back, but didn’t …| Kindle Afresh
A variety of professors came together to discuss feminist issues within their disciplines at the Christian Feminisms: Faith, Gender, and Justice panel on Thursday afternoon.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Once again, I’m going to ask you to think about the Bible as a whole as we look at some problems we face in getting our message across. I’ve said this before: the biblical concept of covenant is not the … Continue reading →| Radix Fidem Blog
Ref: Naked Bible Podcast #89 The concept of “books” in Heaven is borrowed from Sumer and Mesopotamia. The more ancient concept is “tablets of destinies”. Heiser approaches t…| Radix Fidem Blog
We sometimes make the mistake of thinking we must choose between knowledge and passion; but in fact the two feed each other, especially in relation to Jesus (2 Peter 3:11-18). The more we learn about Jesus, the more we will love and trust him; on the other hand, it is impossible to genuinely love or| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
The Current Landscape On August 22, 2025, Iryna Zarutska was murdered in cold blood as she rode on a light rail in Charlotte, North Carolina. The attacker, Decarlos Brown, Jr. has since been arrested and faces multiple charges, including federal charges brought by the Department of Justice. The brutal attack was captured on surveillance video […]| Voice of Reason
By Paul A. Djupe and Jacob R. Neiheisel We’re delighted to have edited a special issue of Sociological Focus about Religion and Politics in American Congregations that has just been published (as of August 2025). It has a tremendous collection of new research, listed below, that you should check out if you work in this […]| Religion in Public
Kerby Anderson provides an update on recent archaeological finds that corroborate the historicity of the Bible. | Probe Ministries
This site uses affiliate links to Amazon.com Books for which IANDS can earn an affiliate commission if you click on those links and make purchases through them. 1. Introduction Prayer is one of humanity’s oldest and most enduring spiritual practices – revered across cultures, religions, and eras as a sacred means of reaching beyond the […] The post Prayer and the Near-Death Experience appeared first on Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife.| Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife
We’ve seen in this series on 1 Corinthians that the church in Corinth gave too much honor to men of higher learning and homiletic ability. This is why, while rebuking them for their cliquish devot…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight explores the origin story of the Joker, a supervillain who thrives on mayhem and moral chaos. One of the film’s most memorable scenes occurs when the Joker confr…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
From time to time, I’m asked about the practice of lifting one’s hands up high and closing their eyes while singing, praying, and listening to the preacher in a worship service. People wonder if i…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
What does it really mean to be lost? What a topic! It is a subject of utmost importance, and is also a topic that can be taken many different directions while still arriving at the same final concl…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
4 Maccabees, Hebrews 11, Acts 22, Revelation 12. “But why the Maccabees?” asked St. Gregory Nazianzen in an Oration given during a celebration of the martyrs (Oration 15). He went on to answer an assumption in his own day that martyrs can only be called such if they die for Christ, and so the MaccabeesContinue reading "Light from the Readable Books 28: 4 Maccabees, God’s Reason, and the Passions"| Edith M. Humphrey
This keynote talk at Paideia 2025 is now available on YouTube through the hard work and artistry of Herman Middleton, known to the Orthodox community through his production The Protecting Veil. Fin…| Edith M. Humphrey
Jonathan Linebaugh presents an accessible introduction to the Bible that brings together theological insight with pastoral concerns.| EerdWord
Romans 12:1 encourages us to be living sacrifices (expanded upon in the previous blog post here). That’s not all this verse teaches; let’s look at it again: I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual … + Read More The post What is “spiritual worship” in Romans 12:1? appeared first on Written for our instruction.| Written for our instruction
Christians are to be living sacrifices, which means to devote our whole lives to the service of the God who saved us.| Written for our instruction
That’s right! My new book, years in the making, is currently being printed and now available for pre-orders: The Obsolete Paradigm of a Historical Jesus. This is the formal academic sequel to On the Historicity of Jesus. And the official description is spot-on: More than a decade has passed since peer-reviewed studies began questioning the […] The post The Obsolete Paradigm of a Historical Jesus Is Now Available for Pre-Order! appeared first on Richard Carrier Blogs.| Richard Carrier Blogs
YouTube’s algorithm can produce interesting results. It recently recommended two sharply contrasting podcasts. One was a sober analysis of church decline in rural Illinois by a self-described “old geezer” Christian; the other was an “audit” by a young Gen-Z atheist who raved about his visit to an Orthodox Liturgy. That afternoon I found myself going back … Continue reading "Dark Clouds with a Bright Silver Lining"| Handwritings on the Wall
Abp. Elpidophoros has accomplished a trifecta. On June 11, the archbishop of the Greek Church in the Americas once again cast pearls before swine by celebrating the divine mysteries in the synagogue of Satan, St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Manhattan. The same parish, grand in its bastard Byzantine architecture, is the epicenter of the abominable … Continue reading "Elpidophoros the Prevaricator"| Handwritings on the Wall
On Monday, I had the chance to spend an hour with our President’s Leadership Fellows here at Southwest Baptist University. These students (about 20 of them) are awarded a presidential scholarship as freshmen and have the chance to spend time with our President, Dr. Rick Melson, and other leaders at SBU. They take one class…| Theology Along the Way
My pastor sends the text for the message out before Sunday. To keep my Greek fresh, I like to translate it. I often find little nuggets that I don’t see when I just read it in English. I’m going to…| The Slasher Pastor
Dr. Gerald Schroeder published an article in Aish.com about the age of the Universe and the Jewish bible: So the only data I use as far as Biblical commentary goes is ancient commentary. That m...| Skeptics Stack Exchange
Idiomation certainly had no idea there were so many meanings for deadhead! This is the last week (for now) that we'll be researching deadheads so enjoy all of the following!| Historically Speaking
We live in an age when people believe in all sorts of things and don’t know what they believe. People of God, what do you believe? There is a subversive element to confessing our faith in God during worship. In doing so, we swim against the tide of our culture. When we confess the Nicene … Continue reading The Nicene Creed→| Paul Levy