Tell It Vivid
I think Andy Griffith is one of the better storytellers. If you’ve got about five minutes listen to how he draws these kids in to the story of Paul Revere. And notice in particular how he draws the listener in… Continue Reading
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Why Does Mark Give Credit to Isaiah For Malachi’s Work?
“As it is written in Isaiah the prophet…” You expect immediately after this statement a quote from a prophet named Isaiah. But you don’t get that. The verses immediately after are from another prophet; namely, Malachi. “Behold, I send my… Continue Reading
Why Does Jesus Call the Canaanite Woman a Dog?
I’ve always been a bit unsettled by Jesus’ reference to the Canaanite woman as a “dog”. I’ve heard all the explanations given and none of them seemed all that satisfactory, they seemed like an attempt to get around the very… Continue Reading
While We’re Grabbing Buckets, Jesus Goes to the Source
37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. 38 But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him,… Continue Reading