Who Am I Professionally?
Most adults spend most of their waking hours at work, so it’s not surprising that working or professional identity becomes a central part of our sense of self. But what is the point of work in the Bib...
26 Aug 20240s
Who Am I Sexually?
It’s not saying anything special to note that sexuality is at the heart of a lot of modern life, from advertising to politics to entertainment and culture. What does God have to say about human sexual...
19 Aug 20240s
A Bramble Among Trees
The story of Abimelech in Judges 9 is really the conclusion to Gideon’s story, and brings up many of the themes we have seen throughout our study of Judges: foreshadowing against kings, the rule of Go...
12 Aug 20240s
Who Am I Spiritually?
We continue our study on identity by considering the difference between the word “Christian” and “disciple” – which word did the early Christians use to identify themselves? How does our spirituality ...
12 Aug 20240s
A Reluctant Leader
Many (if not most) Christians are familiar with the first two-thirds of Gideon’s story, with good reason. It’s full of great lessons and easy-to-remember events. But to fully situate Gideon in the con...
5 Aug 20240s
Who Am I?
Questions of personal identity have become endemic to modern politics and culture, from the way we teach our children to the way we vote for president. How does the Bible talk about identity, and how ...
5 Aug 20240s
If the Lord Wills
James gives an interesting take on our attitude toward the future when he instructs the reader to say “if the Lord wills.” What does an “if the Lord wills” attitude look like, and why is it important?...
29 Jul 20240s
The Man in the Mirror
What is the point of reading or studying the Bible at all? James uses a particularly striking analogy to both consider the importance of the question, and to answer it. Click Here to Listen. (This ser...
22 Jul 20240s
