John 8 contains the story of “the woman caught in adultery.” We always refer to this passage in this manner, but I believe the lesson is more about the accusers than the accused. The scribes and Pharisees interrupted Jesus’ teaching in the temple court with their accusations. Their hard hearts are revealed in the way …
Seeing Isn’t Always Believing
Do you have to see something to believe it? Perhaps a better question is, “When you see something, does it make you believe?” This idea of “seeing” and “believing” is a recurring theme in the gospel of John. The idea is that Jesus came so that men and women could “see” God in the flesh, …
What Do You Do When You Get “Push-Back”?
Have you ever shared your heart for the Lord and been surprised when you encountered “push-back”? I didn’t know that was an actual word, even though I’ve experienced the concept! “Push-back” has two meanings. The first is what you would expect: a negative or unfavorable reaction or response. On the one hand, I understand why …
The Basic Bible Atlas {Book Review}
As a Baker Books Blogger, I received a copy of John A. Beck’s The Basic Bible Atlas: A Fascinating Guide to the Land of the Bible to review. I selected this book thinking it was a reference book in which I could look up various descriptions of the geography of the Bible to enlarge my …
Come And See!
Come and see. These three little words are a beautiful invitation. I feel like today that everyone simply wants to tell us what to think. We are saturated with information from news outlets, social media, podcasts, Youtube videos, and newspapers. In America alone, more than a million new books are published each year. Indoctrination of …
The Way Of The Word 