It must have been a tense moment when Jesus rebuked Peter. The Lord and His disciples had gained the attention of the people of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas. The sick had been healed; the blind received their sight and lepers were cleansed. However, when Jesus began to reveal to His disciples what manner of…

Luke 14:18 But they all alike began to make excuses. (NIV) The wedding season is upon us. It’s a beautiful thing to consider the bride and groom with all the pageantry: Guests are invited; food is prepared; and a host of plans are made in light of the special day. I have heard a few…

Maybe you’ve notice that the biological debate of paternalism has found new footing. With a rise in blended families, divorce, and remarriage, America is dealing with parenting and guardianship. However, our generation is not the first to confront this challenge. In fact, history tells us that both the Civil War of the mid-1860’s and World…

Perhaps it missed our purview that the land of Israel is the only country that touches three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Israel was not only the land promised by God, but it also served as the bridge to international trade. It’s important to note such a thing when reading Mark chapter 14. The scripture…

Earth science describes the difference between erosion and weathering. While both change the landscape of the earth, one simply moves material from one place to another and the other breaks down material (rocks and soil) without movement. These changes occur over long spans of time except for catastrophic events. The more major the event, e.g.,…