A baby in a basket… and 3,500 years of racism

 60-day Bible readers are flying through scriptures.  In just a few quick days, we cleared Genesis and landed in Exodus – and what a timely read that is for today.  A man (Moses) grows up witnessing slavery of the Hebrews to the Egyptians. One day he notices a particularly cruel and violent treatment toward one of his Hebrew brothers. Moses flies into rage – and kills the Egyptian. How’s that for a social-justice protest? What follows...

4 Reasons Why I Like the Power Read Challenge for Teens

What are your teens reading this summer? It’s not a trick question. When I was a teen, I read magazines, but mostly was outside or watching television. But years ago, after challenging myself to read the entire Bible in sixty days, I realized how doable the goal was—and was surprised by how much I learned. Then I wondered if a teenager could also Power Read the Bible in sixty days and have a similar faith-building experience. As you...

That 8-inch spike… a Good Friday Perspective

Scott Johnson, elder and teacher at Fellowship Bible Church in Tulsa, shared a powerful Palm Sunday message about the cross crucifixion. Scott shared perspectives of the Roman crucifixion based on his personal study. The most memorable part for me was seeing Scott hold in his hands a giant nail, or spike, like one that would have been used by Romans to fasten a body to the wooden frame. The nail was eight inches long,...