Last week I mentioned in my intro that Fall weather was finally here. As I sit to write this post, there is snow on the ground outside. It is definitely not expected and, if I’m honest, not very welcome yet. This week is also a rather interesting week for just…

What makes a faithful church? That’s a question many have attempted to answer through the centuries, but perhaps the best answer we have is in Colossians 2:1–7. While this text is probably not the first text that comes to mind in attempting to answer that question, William Barclay shows us…

Would you be angry if God saved your fiercest enemies? Would it displease you if God showed mercy to them? As astonishing as that response would seem, that’s exactly how Jonah responded when God spared the Ninevites from imminent judgment. This didn’t take Jonah by surprise though as he seems…

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most well-known parables of Jesus. But have you ever wondered what his followers have said about the parable throughout church history? You can now easily read comments on Scripture by Christians throughout church history with the ESV Church History Study…

The weather in the Inland Northwest, where I live, has finally turned fully to Fall. I love this time of year. The leaves have turned to gold and red, and are littering the streets with added beauty. Two of my sons play rugby with a local club and Saturday was…

Here are 3 things you need to know about the Mac update: You’ll need to log back into your Olive Tree account which is now found here: 2. My Stuff is now located right below Account Details for easier access! 3. If you don’t see the update right away you…

A symptom of the fallen human condition is to think and live as if we can or must contribute to our salvation. The atmosphere this creates is one marked by rivalries, dissensions, judgment, and legalism. It can even lead to extrabiblical teaching that promises an alternative route to growth or…

Happy Monday to everyone! Things have been busy around our house with lots of activities in full swing and trying to wrap up the final outdoor projects before the weather turns to cold and snow. Seven weeks are now done for our Bible Reading Challenge. This week, we finished out…