Probably every student of the Bible is familiar with the story of the Apostle Peter. He seems to have been a natural leader, and represented both some of the best and some of the worst of the eleven faithful disciples. He both walked on water, and sank in doubt; he both confessed Jesus as Christ, […]

Today is the seventh day of the year of our Lord 2015! As I type this, I can see across a field blanketed in fresh snow to a bare, lonely tree pointing upward to a bright, clear sky which belies the arctic temperatures. (At least, 18°F seems arctic to those of us who are accustomed […]

I think we all realize that suffering is part of life. Everyone in the world has suffered in some way, because all people have been born under the curse of sin since the events described in Genesis 3, and sin brings suffering and death (Romans 3:9, 3:23, 5:12). Many people, when seeing or experiencing great […]

The unfolding story of the nations of the world tells a long, sad tale of the results of men and women’s attempts to fulfill their own desires without regard for their Creator. The good news is that by learning from history, taking the lessons to heart, and behaving accordingly, we can gain wisdom that will […]

For those of us living in the U.S., we find that even though we may be thankful for some of the things that happen on the national scene, much of the news seems rather depressing. For many in other countries, the most pressing concerns are not about political maneuvering or decisions of the courts, but […]