Bible Study

Human emotions and feelings are part of our unique character make-up. While the scientific explanations of both made my eyes cross, for the sake of this blog, we will define an emotion as a God-given feeling such as happiness, sorrow, love, fear, anger, joy, grief, etc. I don’t know about you, but sometimes my emotions […]

I received an email recently asking me to write on 1 Timothy 2:11-12. This reader had stumbled upon a social media post referencing these verses. The writer of the post concluded that all women pastors are guilty of rebellion against God. Is that what Paul meant in this passage? Can a woman be a pastor?

We see the evidence of God’s provision from the very beginning of creation. He provided abundant food and the perfect environment in the Garden of Eden, then the water, manna, and quail for the Israelites, the ram taking Isaac’s place as the sacrifice, and the future provision of a new heaven and earth. God continues

In the week before Jesus’ death, we see a massive wave of confusion and shifting loyalties. The large and adoring crowds on Palm Sunday give way to the crowds screaming for His death just a few days later. There are many opinions today on who Jesus is; but the most important question is, who is

Have you ever felt a bit of confusion over the person of Judas, the Betrayer? I once had a Bible teacher emphatically proclaim we should not feel sorry for Judas. Some may pity Judas or see him as a scapegoat in God’s plan. Others may hate him for his betrayal. Let’s look at the life

When I started doing a bit of research last week into the disciples, I came across articles on the women disciples of Jesus. I knew some stories of women in Jesus’ life, but I didn’t think of them as disciples. I also knew that women in Jesus’ time had a pretty low status strictly because

  My son stopped by yesterday on his way home from one of his college classes. He was recounting his frustration to me in some of his classmates. The professor had clearly given the information about the assignment, due date, etc. She had written everything on the board and was reviewing the specifics. Still, at

If there was ever a year to meditate on the Prince of Peace, this is it!  The Christmas story radiates peace in a myriad of ways that can comfort and guide us through the season. The prophesied Prince of Peace was born at the perfect place and time; an event planned long before His arrival

Thanksgiving Day is the perfect day to set apart a time to acknowledge the many blessings and favors God gives us with thanks, adoration and praise! Here are 22 of the most inspiring Bible verses I found  on Thanksgiving.