This series is adapted from Sunday School lessons I wrote several years ago for women and teen girls. The goal was to form a “theology of woman” by looking chronologically at all of the major portions of Scripture regarding women and womanhood. What does the Bible say are the roles, duties, challenges, and opportunities that… Read More »
In James 1:19, James commands his beloved brothers to be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Quickness to hear before speaking too soon is a biblical principle (Prov 18:13) and a wise way to go about conversations. Soft answers turn away anger (Prov 15:1), and James tells us that man’s anger… Read More »
I had the privilege of preaching Matthew 20:17–28 yesterday. Here are some highlights that help us see a simple lesson: in order to be great, we should all serve as slaves, just like Jesus. Before Matt 20:17–28, Jesus had just taught twice that many who are last shall be first, and many who are first shall… Read More »