Bible
Still a Leper?
In Matthew 26:6-13 and Mark 14:3-9, we read that Jesus was eating at the home of “Simon the leper” when Jesus was anointed with costly perfumed oil. Did Jesus heal Simon of his leprosy?
Tribulation Statements in the Bible
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke have several tribulation statements. So, too, do the Second Letter of Peter and other parts of Scripture. What do skilled exegetes say about these statements?
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The God We Know
How does the Parable of the Talents from Matthew's Gospel relate to our own lives?
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The Bible As God’s Self-Revelation
My adult nephew recently asked me: “How do I know that the Bible is the Word of God and not simply a collection of human writings? How do I know that the people who decided what belongs in the Bible ...
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Open the Door
Today’s Gospel reminds us that God’s kingdom looks different from our guest list. All are invited—east and west, north and south. The real question is not who gets in, but whether we’re living as if the door is open to ...
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Reading Scripture
Getting lost in a book, a story, a poem can become a moment of transfiguration for us. How much more so, if the author of that book is God?
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Hearts not Hoards
The Gospel today reminds us of a deeper truth: We are not defined by our possessions, but by the One who possesses us.
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