Category: Through the Bible
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How God Helps Us Overcome Fear: Lessons from Caleb’s ‘Bread for Us’ Faith
This post explores Caleb’s phrase “they are bread for us” in Numbers 14:9, tracing the biblical imagery of devouring enemies and showing how faith transforms our perception of fear and spiritual obstacles. “Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their Read more
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Is the Commandment to Love Really New?
The commandment to love is both old and new–old in its origin in the Torah, and new in the way Jesus embodies, deepens, and empowers it. This post explains how Jesus’ “new commandment” fulfills and transforms the ancient command to love, revealing a deeper, Spirit‑empowered way of abiding in God. Why Jesus Calls the Commandment Read more
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The Parable of the Talents: Faithful Stewardship or Prophetic Protest?
When Jesus told stories, He rarely made them simple. His parables are layered, provocative, and often unsettling. One of the most debated is the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30). At first glance, it seems straightforward: a master entrusts his servants with vast sums of money, departs, and later returns to settle accounts. Two servants Read more
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The Greater Miracle: Forgiveness and Healing in the Story of the Paralytic
In the Gospel story of the paralytic man lowered through the roof by his friends, Jesus asks a piercing question: “Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Get up and walk’?” (Matthew 9:5, NIV) On the surface, the answer seems obvious. Anyone could say, “Your sins are forgiven,” because there’s no visible Read more
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Tikvah: The Tether of Hope
I recently came across a note in Strong’s Concordance that stirred something deep in me. It was about the Hebrew word for “hope”—tikvah. The entry read: “From patriarchal narratives to post-exilic prophecy, hope is revealed as a secure tether to the steadfast love and purposes of God, ultimately fulfilled in Christ and still operative for Read more
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Inscribed on His Hands: Nail Scars and the Depth of Divine Love
Isaiah 49:15–16 unveils a beautiful image of God’s unshakable love—so intimate and relentless that He cannot forget us. When He says, “I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are continually before Me,” it’s not an off-hand remark. It’s a declaration of eternal commitment, an imprint that endures beyond memory or Read more
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Laughter is God’s Gift to Our Souls
Laughter is a major part of my life. It defines who I am and how I react to the world around me. If you’re in my presence for any extended period of time, chances are you’re going to hear me laugh. Maybe more than once. The Holy Spirit Brings Joy and Laughter One day, I Read more