Ancient Persia and Modern Day Iran

America’s war against Iran, formerly known as Persia, is dominating the news lately. It’s a good time to be reminded what the Bible has to say about this Middle Eastern country.    Daniel 10:1-21 records...

Religion Kills: The Lesson of Cain

Most people know the story of Cain and Abel — the world’s first murder. But the deeper lesson buried in Genesis 4 isn’t about jealousy or violence; it is about the danger of religion. Cain was no atheist. He was a conscientious, religious man — arguably...

WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT EASTER?

Followers of the Christian religion have a few designated days to be in a place of worship—Christenings, weddings, Christmas, and of course Easter. Catholics throw in Lent for good measure.  For Jews, it’s Passover and Pentecost and the Day of Atonement and...

Don’t Fear, Focus!

I recently picked up a small, thin Bible that my brother, Sam, gave me when I was a senior in college. The last time I had picked up this Bible was right before I went to the hospital for surgery at the end of July last year. I chose to pack it that day for its...

WITH JESUS IN THE BOAT

Much of the earthly ministry of Jesus was centered around the Sea of Galilee. At least two incidents record Jesus and his disciples caught in great storms while sailing across it. The most famous of the two stories is told in Matthew 14 where Peter walks on water...

MARY SAID “YES!” 

The end of the Christmas season and a looming new year is traditionally a time for assessment and contemplation—How did we do? How can we shape what lies ahead?   As 2025 closes let’s pause to consider an event a long time ago that made possible the hope of...