Television gives us around-the-clock news, but it’s a mixed bles sing. A constant diet of current events can leave us in a state of nervous depression. Well, imagine following the news from ancient Israel during the days of the Old Testament kings! The God-fearing people of days must have struggled mightily to maintain their morale […]
Here’s a Scripture trivia question: Who was the first person in the Bible to raise the dead, though he himself never died? And though he’s the most frequently mentioned in Scripture, he didn’t write one word of the Bible. The answer is Elijah – the rugged prophet who dominates much of 1 Kings. The books
Career experts frequently tell us to follow our passion, but sometimes that’s the surest way to fail. Our passions can get us into a lot of trouble. It’s much better to follow God’s guidance every step of the way. That’s the lesson of the book of 2 Samuel, which is the story of David as
Thomas Carlyle famously said: “The history of the world is but the biography of great men.” Many people dislike history, considering it nothing but cold facts, impersonal dates, and lists of events. But the lives of those who shaped history give us some of the richest stories in the world. God used the biographical method
What makes a good movie or novel? What about tragedy, death, loyalty, vivid characters, abiding love, and a happy ending? That’s the book of Ruth, the Bible’s classic love story, a timeless and true tale of ruin and redemption. The opening line of Ruth is a snapshot of Israel during the time of the judges: