In Daniel 1:3, we read of Ashpenaz, a high court official in ancient Babylon, who was committed to banishing any testimony of Israel’s God from his kingdom. His strategy

The story is told of a submarine that lay disabled on the ocean floor. Several days passed and the crew lost hope of being rescued. The prospect was especially dim because they

A querist asks, “If a man and woman get married then get divorced, then the man goes and remarries, we know that he (and his new wife) has committed adultery. But say him

A querist asks, “In Matthew 21:12-22 We see Jesus cleanse the temple (Matthew 21:12-13) and then leave the city (Matthew 21:17) and then curse the fig tree (Matthew 21:19). In Mark 11:12-18, we see Jesus curse the fig tree (Mark 11:13-14) and enter the

Roman emperors are not generally remembered for their wisdom, but there are a few exceptions. One such exception was Marcus Aurelius, a great thinker and emperor of

The correct attitude that we as Christians should have toward the call of the world versus the call of God, is exemplified in the apostle Paul

If we’ve ever stood on the side of a cliff and peered over the edge, there’s a funny feeling we get in the pit of our stomach that is a natural reaction to the danger of heights and falling. It is called

A querist asks, “I just finished reading the New Testament and was wondering if there is a certain way to study the Bible. Where should I begin reading next?”

Romans 14:1 in the NIV says, “Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters.” The ESV reads, “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.” The ASV says, “But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of […]

As Jesus was passing through Samaria on His way to Jerusalem, He sent messengers ahead to prepare a place. However, the villagers refused Him because they had no

When we pray, we should know and do the following: Acknowledge that our help comes from above (Psalm 121:1-2).

A querist asks, “Were the original writings of the New Testament written in Hebrew or Greek, and what is the earliest reliable manuscript?”

In a December 2005 RFID Journal report, there is a primary school in Japan that tested a system to improve the security of students and also give their parents peace of mind. A radio frequency identification tag carried by each student sends a signal to receivers at school gates, and a computer shows

Here it is — the work week after Spring Break. For many folks, Monday represents the start of another monotonous cycle of work. Maybe it’s a mountain of washing and ironing,

Professional salespeople will tell you that one mark of a good salesperson is a thorough knowledge of his product. He knows the materials from which it is made, understands its

At one time or another, we’ve all experienced them, or at least listened to other people talk about them — the blues. Times of dark discouragement and despair. However there’s

Like many congregations of the Lord’s people, the Montana Street congregation (3101 Montana Ave) where my wife and I worship, are generous givers — not only to those in need within the congregation, but to those outside its walls as well.

Some battles in life are fought and instantly won; passing tests, playing games, solving a puzzle in the newspaper, or winning at a sporting event. We preoccupy ourselves with these “battles” because they give us instantaneous gratification and bring us a measure of pleasure and self assurance. Some battles are fought for a while and […]

The Psalmist in Psalm 93, declares that trouble sometimes comes to us in relentless waves that surge and pound against our souls and break upon them with furious force.

Before he enlisted in the Union Army to fight during the US Civil War, Joshua Chamberlain was a quiet and unassuming college professor. However, in the trial and testing of military combat, he distinguished himself for his heroism in holding the line on Little Round Top