February 22, 2024

If you’ve read the Bible for any length of time, you most likely know that the Philistines are Israel’s mortal enemy. They’re a thorn in Israel’s side all through 1&2 Samuel, culminating with the iconic story of David and Goliath. Later, they’ll kill Saul. They also battle several of the Judges (most notably Samson).  But […]

In Genesis 12, Abraham lies about his wife being his sister. In Genesis 20, he does it again. Both times, he is clearly in the wrong. He lies because he’s scared for his life, and the people that he lies to are forced to act quickly in order to save the situation. But then, in

When I’m hungry, few things are as appetizing as a burger and fries (with Ranch dressing. I am a Southerner, after all). It’s an old standby. If I can’t find anything to eat, I know I can always pull through somewhere and grab one. Or, better yet, I’ll throw one on the grill and have

I am not a Jacob apologist. Let me state that right away. I do not think that Jacob acted in a virtuous way when he “stole” the birthright from Esau. In fact, I think he legitimately manipulated Esau and took advantage of his weakened position to claim the birthright. In other words, I do believe

Is it just me, or do there always seem to be more questions than answers in this world? We wonder about the world around us. We wonder at the behavior of friends and family members. We wonder how it can be 25 degrees in Texas at 7AM, then nearing 80 by the afternoon. Like I