In the Old Testament, Israel could know God’s moral will for his people through the laws set forth in the covenant made at Mount Sinai. If David lived in a manner consistent with those covenant stipulations, he could legitimately speak of his righteousness. David was...

Jesus is never unsettled by our imperfections. Actually, he is most at ease and hopeful with those who are glaringly imperfect. He dined with hated tax collectors and sinners. He offered grace to a woman caught in adultery. His own disciples—the men he chose—were...

Following the exodus, Moses and Miriam lead the people of Israel in a song of praise to God for their deliverance. The experience of emerging from slavery in Egypt through the Red Sea becomes the most significant identifying event for the people of Israel. At this...

Psalm 2:4 New International Version 4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs;     the Lord scoffs at them. Proverbs 31:25 New International Version 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;     she can laugh at the days to come. The psalmist declares that God himself...

The events of our past, both the good and the bad, have affected us and those we love. Our hurts, choices, resentments and fears can often be traced back to childhood memories. It takes courage to dig into our past to discover the source of our baggage. There was a...

At first glance, the incident at the tower of Babel looks like an angry God bent on punishing the people for disobedience. But it was much more than that; actually, God was implementing a plan called “divide and conquer.” In Genesis 11, the Lord divided the people...

Life can present a married couple with tough choices. Do you take the promotion at work if it means traveling with business associates who have no scruples? Do you keep having lunches with your friend of the opposite sex if it makes your spouse uncomfortable? The list...