Temple Tax: Context
The Temple tax was voluntary, an expression of faith and belonging – not part of a domination system.
Yosef, a Gentile, and the Sabbath: A Parable from the Talmud
When you honor the Sabbath with the best of what you have, the Sabbath will bless you abundantly.
Lord — Origins of the Words in English, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew
The origins of Lord are related to: “keeper of the bread” (English), “one who subdues” or “one who builds a house” (Latin), “father”? (Hebrew).
Calling Jesus the Shepherd and Guardian of Our Souls
The term “guardian” could mean many things from project manager to accountant to bureaucrat to spy. How is Jesus our guardian?
Contemplating the Trinity
Gregory of Nazianzus reminds us that we can scarcely conceive of God as One without being awestruck by God as Three.
Purple Dye & Snails: Lydia
Making purple dye required an outrageous number of snails.
God-Fearers
What attracted gentiles to Judaism in the Ancient World?
When God Says No: Dan Bern
The enormity of the cross meets us wherever we are.
A Faith that Braves Lions: Thecla
A legend of faithfulness from the early church:
What Do We Mean When We Call the Bible “The Word of God”?
Throughout scripture and in the history of the church, “Word” has meant a lot of different things. Here are a few of them: