By Mark Scott Every so often we notice a high watermark in the Bible. After all, the Bible is not flat. Certain passages of Scripture are quite telling and microcosms of the whole story of the Bible. Some examples might include Abraham’s test of faith in Genesis 22, the parable of the prodigal son in […]
By David Faust My friend hit the wall the other day. He’s a gentle fellow with a kind heart, and he’s been a Christian for years. Nevertheless, others sometimes view him as a threat because of his skin color. In the hallway at church recently a woman noticeably clutched her purse more tightly when she […]
Devotional thoughts on Romans 3:9-20 By Thilini Cate My husband and I grew up in two different cultures. He was raised in America and I, in Sri Lanka. We possessed a very different understanding of ourselves, both individually and societally. Our worlds drastically differed, from theologies to dining habits—one ate with a fork, and the […]
By Dr. Mark Scott Someone said, “When you are young you make faces in the mirror. When you are old, the mirror gets back at you.” A mirror does not lie about physical appearance. But a mirror is a reflection of our reality; it is not the reality itself. Our reality goes deeper than the […]
By David Faust Are you spending a lot of time in the sun this summer? You will want to have sunscreen. Too much exposure to solar rays can damage your skin and even lead to cancer. Humanity’s main problem, though, isn’t skin damage; it’s sin damage. Satan is a murderer and a liar (John 8:44). […]
