At first glance, it looks like a discrepancy — avoid sinners vs. sit with sinners. But the tension isn’t in Jesus’ actions; it’s in our understanding of the words. This breakout turns to Micah 6:16, where the Hebrew verb nāśāʾ (“to lift, carry, bear”) appears.
Yes, something’s drastically wrong with our thinking of the word tolerate today. And the error is compounded when it’s negated and turned into cannot tolerate.
What did Jesus mean by “I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men”? Explore the Greek, Hebrew, and cultural context behind Revelation 2:2 and the Ephesus church.
What do you mean, life is complex? I don’t want complexity! This is the 21st century. We have machines to
This isn’t just a word study. Of course, we need to look at the words. But then, as the title implies, we also need to understand those words. More importantly, we need to understand them from God’s point of view. So really, this is a journey into the heart of faith, trust, and obedience. Are we supposed to Believe God, Believe in God or Follow God?
Lord, is it time for me to go Home?
I said, “After all the times I would have welcomed a ‘Yes’ answer, I feel like I have more to offer here”.
If you’ve read anything I’ve written about my past, you would know that’s shocking.
Ancient rabbis taught by “stringing pearls”—linking Scripture passages through memory and oral tradition. Today, we use digital tools, but the method still invites deeper reflection and layered meaning. This article explores how the practice has changed and why it remains vital.
Why Does Christmas Matter? Christmas is more than lights, gifts, and traditions. It’s the culmination of Advent — a season of waiting, repentance, and hope — fulfilled in the birth of Jesus. This reflection explores both the secular celebrations and the sacred meaning, asking what truly matters when we mark this season.
When I first heard the words ‘you have cancer,’ my greatest concern wasn’t the disease itself, but whether I could keep trusting God through it. This opening post begins the journey — learning what it means to trust in God, even when life feels uncertain.
Explore the letter to the church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1–7). This introduction unpacks themes of perseverance, forgotten first love, and Christ’s call to return. Part of the Seven Letters series, it guides readers into deeper relationships with God through Scripture and reflection.
