Ezra-Nehemiah, two books that were originally one, were not written to give us management and leadership advice. They...
Books of the Bible
How To Be An Exile: What I Noticed When I Read Daniel
The book of Daniel is filled with several familiar scenes: the lion’s den, the fiery furnace, and the hand writing on...
She’s A Lot Like Jesus: What I Noticed When I Read Esther
The book of Esther is an amazing story. There is a Jewish holiday that has been celebrated for over 2,500 years, which...
Young and Old Lie Dead in the Streets: What I Noticed When I Read Lamentations
Jerusalem was more than a city, it was a symbol. It was a symbol that this was the place on earth where God lived with...
Stop Wasting Your Life: What I Noticed When I Read Ecclesiastes
Some books of the Bible are obviously easier to read in one sitting than others; and the extent to which doing so is...
Stirring Up Love: What I Noticed When I Read Song of Solomon
Song of Solomon is a unique book of the Bible. It is love poetry. In fact, when the metaphors are properly understood,...
This is NOT a Love Story: What I Noticed When I Read Ruth
It would be easy to see the book of Ruth as a love story: A beautiful young woman, who has tragically lost her...
It’s Not Common Sense: What I Noticed When I Read Proverbs
Proverbs doesn’t seem like the kind of book that is made for reading straight through in one sitting, or in one day....
Is It Worth It To Serve God: What I Noticed When I Read Job
The name "Job" means "hated" or "persecuted" and Job certainly becomes a persecuted man. This book is a different form...
Waiting for God to Keep His Promises: What I Noticed When I Read the Minor Prophets
These twelve books, which we typically call “The Minor Prophets," were written by different authors to different...
God’s Plan to Fix Israel: What I Noticed When I Read Ezekiel
The book of Ezekiel is not as hard to read in a day as you might suppose. It is a bit long and there are a few...
How to Live as Exiles: What I Noticed When I Read Jeremiah
Jeremiah prophesied, and later witnessed, the destruction of Jerusalem. He had the unpleasant task of warning the...