The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 8: King David
In David’s story we see that he was great when he was good and became cruel when he focused on…
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Comparing Two Dreamers, from the Old and New Testament
The Bible is filled with stories of real people with real dreams, just like us. RJ Thesman takes a closer…
What is Evidence of the Holy Spirit?
So what is the telling sign of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the life of a Christian? Galatians 5:22-23 tells…
The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 6: Moses Points to Christ
Moses is a picture of Christ, our redeemer and guide. He also struck a rock that will give water, pointing…
Of Mice and Sin
Like the little mice running at night in the grass outside our house, my sin is also not very noticeable…
Reading the Bible in Context
Most of us have likely encountered questionable teaching within the church. Sometimes, this comes from someone who has lifted a…
The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 4: Blessed to be a Blessing
Abraham demonstrates faith in God and reminds us that we also have hope and life in Christ! “God will bless…
God’s Word Prunes Our Lives (John 15:1-8)
I chose the word “fruitful” inspired by John 15:1-8 as my one word for the next twelve months. When we…
The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 3: Noah and the Flood
“These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God.” Genesis…
Lessons from Egyptian Christians , Part 2: My Nine-Year-Old Mentor
On a recent mission trip to Egypt, Chris had a frightening experience, but with a reminder of Psalm 23, and…
Waiting with Joy and Hope in the Advent Season
Waiting can be very difficult, but in the season of Advent, we are reminded to embrace joy and hope as…
Five Lessons from Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
She is given one passage in all of Scripture, yet we can learn so much from this inspiring Samaritan woman.…