infamy

An historic day devastating action points to an even more historic action of divine consequence. Yesterday was the day that bears a unique moniker.  “A day which will live in infamy.” So said the American president FDR on December 7, 1941. He was, of...

History has its eyes on you

When the musical Hamilton took Broadway by storm, my daughter fell in love with it. Consequently, our household was filled with the soundtrack of the performance. There are definitely many great songs in that musical. I’ve  watched the video of it.  And...

Breaking out the maximum nerd

I’m on a kick about the Old Testament. I suppose in some circles that might be considered gauche.  But I don’t care. I’ll happily embrace the Bible Nerd ethos. I’m working on a secret project right now that will double down on the Old Testament...

Reading Exodus is like landing in Oz

Biblical archaeology is sometimes an oxymoron, other times utterly fascinating! I continue to read through my Bible this year. It’s a discipline I recommend every believer undertake. There simply is no other way to get the benefits it affords. Where am I now? ...

Is the Old Testament worth our attention?

I have a friend who thinks the Old Testament in the Bible is nice and good, but when it comes to studying it, thinks time is better spent on the New Testament. Do you know anyone like that? Perhaps that’s your personal view right now? On one level, it’s...