The most fragile man from the weakest clan in Manasseh couldn’t bring himself to acknowledge the angel’s greeting.
Continue reading “Gideon Overcomes Obsessive Sign Seeking”Street Art for the Gospel
Throughout downtown Boston, a certain Mr. Pink is popping up everywhere. He waves from rooftops, peers into large buildings, and suspends himself trees.
Continue reading “Street Art for the Gospel”Simeon and the simple joys of Christmastime contentment
Simeon walked with purpose to the temple, delighted at the assignment ahead. Today was the day he’d been waiting for his entire life. The Consolation of Israel had arrived, and he had appointment with Him.
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God wants you to be ambitious.
In Christian circles, we usually associate ambition with greed, cutthroat corporate behavior, and prosperity gospel preaching. Our sinful desires can often lead us down these paths.
Continue reading “Absalom’s Deadly Ambition”Moses’ Finest Hour
Moses, described in Numbers 12:3 as the most humble of men in all the earth, had a request for God.
Continue reading “Moses’ Finest Hour”The Laziest Finance Manager in Scripture

Dave Ramsey could spend a week’s worth of radio shows breaking down the a financial manager so lethargic, he’d put the entire concept of the Protestant work ethic to shame.
Continue reading “The Laziest Finance Manager in Scripture”A Silversmith Seizes A Golden Opportunity to Start A Riot

Demetrius could smell parchment burning, along with his profits.
Continue reading “A Silversmith Seizes A Golden Opportunity to Start A Riot”The 2nd Most Important Resurrection in My Life

In popular culture, God the Father gets the short end of the stick during Holy Week.
Continue reading “The 2nd Most Important Resurrection in My Life”Sleeptalk Sessions with Joseph, woodworker and noted dreamer

Joseph didn’t feel much like a most-favored descendant of King David. Mary returned from a 3-month staycation with Elizabeth carrying a child that wasn’t his and a story for the ages.
Continue reading “Sleeptalk Sessions with Joseph, woodworker and noted dreamer”The Would-Be King Conspires to Give Up His Throne

Ancient Israel and Judah didn’t handle transitions of power well.
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