Category Archives: Old Testament

Another example of how faithful men have bent every effort to have and hand down God’s holy word is the Dead Sea Scrolls. Rightfully fearful of a Roman army that would have had no respect for the Scriptures, a Jewish … Continue reading →

This picture is (I was told) one of the oldest known complete copies of the Gospel of Mark. We have such incredibly easy access to God’s word that we often take it for granted, but Christians and Jews spent incredible … Continue reading →

I’m impressed, and I hope you are, at the way that Psalm 119 looks at so many aspects of God’s word and its application to our lives. That is, in fact, another of the reasons for this alphabet acrostic style … Continue reading →

Today we begin a study of the longest chapter in the whole Bible, Psalm 119. There are 176 verses in this psalm and it’s all focused on one topic, praise of God’s word. Now, you may ask, “Why in the … Continue reading →

In earlier psalms there was a bunch of pleas to the LORD for help and deliverance from enemies and persecutors. Today’s psalms are a comforting layer of reported rescue and deliverance — this is the sort of stuff that helps … Continue reading →

As some of you know, who live in New England, I’m hoping to launch a school of sorts for Christian leadership, the Gander Brook Center for Christian Leadership. By “a school of sorts” I mean that it is a place … Continue reading →

Today’s readings are really great psalms: passages that are quoted to powerful effect by our Lord and the Hebrew writer and passages heavy with wisdom for the man or woman of God. So let’s dive right in. The LORD says … Continue reading →

I’ve had a great time this vacation visiting with family. First my son and his family, then with my mother and brother and sister. I’ve come away realizing how important family can be to us in forming who we are, … Continue reading →

Well, I hope you’re able to stay cool. We’re in the heart of the summer now and where I am currently vacationing (San Antonio TX) it’s been a little toasty. One way to stay cool is to be sure to … Continue reading →

Our mothers always taught us that bad company corrupts good morals, but did you ever really buy it? As it turns out she was right all along. Let’s read. The righteous don’t associate with evil (Psalm 101) — I know … Continue reading →