Category Archives: Scripture

Recovering From Bibliolatry

The decision to open the most recent session of the U.S. House of Representatives with the reading of the Constitution has sparked a national debate regarding the nature of our governing document. Is the Constitution a “living” document, dynamic and … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Scripture | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

An Overlooked Ingredient

Among other things, Paul writes the Philippians to encourage unity. He writes in 1.27-28, “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Devotional, Faith, Family, Scripture, Tara | Leave a comment

The Ten Commandments of Scripture Interpretation

With my time being what it is, I don’t get to surf around some of my favorite sites very often, much less take the additional step of posting links to my blog. But this article by Skye Jethani entitled “The … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Scripture | Tagged | Leave a comment

We All Need To Be More Materialistic

I’m struck by the juxtaposition of Thanksgiving — a season of reflection and gratitude — and the ubiquitous commercialism of “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday”. According to the National Retail Federation, American consumers spent over $45 billion shopping on Friday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Devotional, Jesus, Scripture | Tagged , | 3 Comments

The Sermon on the Mount 22

7 And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesus, Prayer, Scripture, Sermon on the Mount | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Sermon on the Mount 20

1 Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Jesus, Poverty, Scripture, Sermon on the Mount, Social Issues | Tagged | 2 Comments

The Sermon on the Mount 19

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Gospel, Jesus, Scripture, Sermon on the Mount | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thoughts on Proverbs: Wisdom vs. Folly

I believe Proverbs 1.7 to be thematic for the entire text: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. I’ve already written about the fear of the LORD in a previous post; … Continue reading →

Posted in Proverbs, Scripture | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Ground Zero

This week, I’ve been following the news out of New York regarding the proposed construction of a Muslim mosque in the heart of Manhattan, just blocks away from “Ground Zero”, the site of the 9/11 attacks from 2001. Nearly 10 … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Gospel, Jesus, Scripture, Social Issues | Tagged | 7 Comments

The Sermon on the Mount 18

33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ 34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesus, Scripture, Sermon on the Mount | Tagged , | Leave a comment