Explore Pharaoh’s story through six themes: stubbornness, justice, mercy, and the cost of resisting God. Discover what a hardened heart really means.
“We laugh about poles and trees, argue over stars and angels, and even misremember the magi’s gifts. But Christmas isn’t about decorations or presents—it’s about the One who came to forgive us, even when we don’t know what we’re doing.”
All dogs go to Heaven, don’t they? It probably sounds like a strange question for a site about God and religion. Well, not really. It’s actually very relevant, at least to me. And maybe you’ll think it is for you also.
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?
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.
