Category Archives: Other voices

Slow to leave

Slow to leave
And endurance produces character, and character produces hope… Romans 5:4 A few years ago, I experienced a difficult and restless season. I seesawed between questioning God’s personal involvement in my life and bemoaning my own mistakes and inadequacy. Some may call it a mid-life crisis, but it felt deep and painful. It was very unsettling…
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Picture this: What is it?

Picture this: What is it?
As you know, I “dig” biblical archeology, especially what it reveals about the text. So, let’s have some fun! I’m borrowing an idea (and this photo) from Biblical Archaeology Review … let’s play “What is it?” I’ll give you some hints along the way until someone can name it. Post your guesses in the reply section.…
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Let’s keep learning this summer

There are several new resources coming out right now so I thought I’d pause and pass those on. Ray Vander Laan has a new volume for the That The World May Know series, entitled “Israel’s Mission.” If you are not familiar with this series, it is an outstanding way to learn the Bible in context.…
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Know thy God

Know thy God
‘“Know thy God” rather than “Know Thyself” is the categorical imperative of the Biblical man. There is no self-understanding without God-understanding.’ This statement from Heschel’s Prophet resonates with me, and yet I also find it rather counter-cultural for today, even within the Christian community. What do you think? Do you agree with Heschel? Where do…
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