During this once-in-a-lifetime shutdown and sheltering in place, what a perfect time to term to the book of Daniel to learn more about community. What did the example of a few courageous people do to galvanize and invigorate others to continue to adhere to their understanding of the one God? We explore when Daniel was […]
With a new year, who better to look at biblically than Abraham, that Scriptural template for new starts. His life spans 14 chapters in the book of Genesis (from 11 – 25) and weaves an extraordinary story of faithfulness, mistakes, and renewed efforts. I’ve loved reviewing the sweeping events of this Patriarch of Israel’s life, […]
Jerusalem–the holy city for the world’s three monotheistic religions. It evokes life-changing events for millions and history unparalleled for centuries with political, religious and archaeological claims to every holy square inch. To see it for the first time, perhaps standing on Mt. Scopus at sunset, is to have a moment forever etched in memory. […]
Most Bible students are familiar with the archaeological discovery in 1947* of the Dead Sea Scrolls but may not be clear as to why this was such an important find. It’s because this discovery – called the greatest manuscript uncovering of all time — provides a priceless look into the history of Judaism, how the […]
Is it possible that the Biblical story of Israel’s evolution– from nomads to slaves to free people who chose their own government—can shed needed light on today’s Presidential election? All the way back to Abraham, God told this earliest of patriarchs that kings would be included in Abraham and Sarah’s descendants. “I will make you […]
