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I was writing something on the book of Ruth. In my research, I discovered that even to this day, Jewish people read the Ruth during Shavuot. 

Is it possible that the OT prophets did not understand the meaning of what they wrote?

The "back to school" season is now a familiar part of family life and an important marker in the business cycle. But, even as the new academic year begins, the edifice of American public education is showing its cracks all over again.

Every pastor is called to be a theologian. This may come as a surprise to some pastors, who see theology as an academic discipline taken during seminary rather than as an ongoing and central part of the pastoral calling. Nevertheless, the health...

Every pastor is called to be a theologian. This may come as a surprise to some pastors, who see theology as an academic discipline taken during seminary rather than as an ongoing and central part of the pastoral calling. Nevertheless, the health...

The American public school system, once the marvel of the civilized world, is now a system in shambles. Radical ideologies and "progressivist" theories have transformed the schools from institutions of education to agents of social transformation....

The hilltop on which Belvoir was built was called Kochav Hayarden, "Star of the Jordan" by Jews and "Star of the Winds" by Arabs.

Our access to the throne of heaven was made possible by Jesus Christ who eliminated the sin barrier, or enmity, between man and God. Here are 6 prayers to lift up when God feels far away.

The effective separation of sex from procreation may be one of the most important defining marks of our age--and one of the most ominous. This awareness is spreading among American evangelicals, and it threatens to set loose a firestorm.

Sackcloth and ashes are the ancient world’s apparel for expressing grief in times of mourning. Mourning, the expression of grief, is uncomfortable.

Evangelical Christians are asking new questions about contraceptives and modern birth control methods. How should we frame this question and come to a Christian conclusion? Here are some thoughts for starting the process of careful Christian...

The effective separation of sex from procreation may be one of the most important defining marks of our age--and one of the most ominous. This awareness is spreading among American evangelicals, and it threatens to set loose a firestorm.

According to the Bible, plagues are said to be one of the signs that herald the end times and the return of Jesus Christ. As the spread of the coronavirus continues, both Christians and non-believers alike are prone to ask themselves, “Does the...

How does Esther's story from pre-Islamic Persia apply to us today? Hidden among the secrets of palace protocol is an encoded portrayal of Bible purpose - access to God's presence.

The issue of marriage within the church—namely the noticeable lack of distinction between Christian and non-Christian marriage, given our equal propensity to divorce—is not about the preservation of a tradition or institution. The reality of...

Over the past few centuries, scholars have argued about the benefits of Lent. Do we do it? Do we not? Should I even celebrate Lent if I am not Catholic? To answer this question, we need to dive into a little bit of context.

The only heresy recognized in much of liberal Protestantism is the heresy of believing in the possibility of heresy.

The story of the Magi began centuries before Christ’s birth. Since the beginning of kingdoms, kings have sought advice from their advisors and prophets. Babylon, however, perfected a council of advisors. It included well-trained “magicians,...