Reposted from Twitter, written by Josh Buice. I often post mission-minded posts, to remind us of the importance of evangelizing the lost not just near, but far. Here, I re-post a thread from Twitter written by Josh Buice. The letter from Judson to Ann’s father was extremely touching and reminded me once again of the… Continue reading The reality of missions to a dangerous place: Adoniram Judson
Category: Bible Stories
The Story Of Noah In The Bible
One day as God looked over the entire earth, only one man found favor with Him. His name was Noah and this is his story. We tend to exaggerate every now and then, don’t we? But the Lord doesn’t. In the days of Noah, He could only find one righteous person. This is the account… Continue reading The Story Of Noah In The Bible
The Privileged Life: Looking for Hidden Treasure?
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes andsells all that he has andbuys that field.” (Matthew 13:44) If you’ve ever viewed “Antiques Roadshow,” “American Pickers,” and other television series of this ilk, you’ve watched ordinary people discover… Continue reading The Privileged Life: Looking for Hidden Treasure?
The Story of Jonah: Learning from mistakes and embracing second chances today
In some of our sobering moments, we wonder if we were heeding God’s call. Is God prompting me to serve in the kid’s ministry? Is He telling me to help the homeless in the neighborhood? Is God telling me to preach in church? Are we like Jonah of the Bible, who is trying to run… Continue reading The Story of Jonah: Learning from mistakes and embracing second chances today
The story of Esther: Courage and influence in the face of contemporary challenges
In contemporary Afghanistan, women and girls grapple with limited rights and freedoms. Bound by strict dress codes and travel constraints, they can’t venture over 75 km without a male relative. This confines them to their homes, constraining their mobility and access to public spaces. It highlights the delicate equilibrium of their rights and liberties. This… Continue reading The story of Esther: Courage and influence in the face of contemporary challenges
The Book of the Prophet Micah – Part 1
The Prophet MicahRussian Orthodox Icon of the Prophet Micah (18th Century)Kizhi Monastery, Karelia, Russia Early in my seminary education, I developed an interest in studying the prophet Micah. One of my professors told me that my interest in Micah came because of my background as a pastor working with poor and oppressed people in California.… Continue reading The Book of the Prophet Micah – Part 1
The Wiles of Satan: A Book Recommendation
By Elizabeth Prata I love to read the Puritans. Darrell Harrison, Dean of Digital Platforms at Grace To You Media, recommended this book, so I took a look. It’s The Wiles of Satan, by the previously unheard of Puritan William Spurstowe. DB Harrison said: “Of all the Puritan books I’ve read, I have to say this… Continue reading The Wiles of Satan: A Book Recommendation
Sufferers and the Book of Job
The post below is an excerpt from my book Job and the Problem of Suffering. The greatest satisfaction Job derived from his ordeal and subsequent encounter with God was the knowledge that God had been with him the entire time of his ordeal and the assurance that God, whose nearness he prized above all, was with… Continue reading Sufferers and the Book of Job
The Book of Ecclesiastes in Outline
Over the years, as I taught Old Testament to hundreds of students, I distributed an outline in class that would help students follow the lectures. Instead of being busy with taking notes, notes that would be incomplete because no one can write as fast as one speaks, students followed the outline and had time to… Continue reading The Book of Ecclesiastes in Outline
The Beginning of the End | The Book of Revelation
Welcome to Real Life. It (real life) is getting scary! Don’t wake me for the end of the world unless it has very good special effects. –Roger Zelaznyr “Wow! These prices are crazy-high,” I commented to the woman standing in line with me at the cold-cut counter. “This inflation is scary.” “Yes, it is. It’s biblical… Continue reading The Beginning of the End | The Book of Revelation