Go Dog Go was one of my favorite books as a boy, and it was so fun reading it to my kids when they were little. I especially loved the…

Theodicy is a composite of the Greek words theós (God) and díkē (justice). It means “the justice of God,” “to justify God,” or “the justification of God.” It was coined…

Issuing from our suffering and despair are cries and wails that pound on the gates of heaven. And when heaven appears to be mute or without an answer, you ask…

Here’s a partial list of books I compiled for my adult children. I draw from a wide array of voices. Regarding Theology, my habit of reading footnotes and bibliographies paid…

"I do not think that many Jews would object if the Messiah -- when he comes -- is the Jew Jesus." David Flusser, professor of religious history at Hebrew University…

When we moved to Jerusalem in 2016, we were vaguely familiar with Isaiah's description of Jerusalem as a furnace (Isaiah 31:9). It wasn't until we lived there for a few…

In 2004, I (Jimmy) was in a men's group and received a copy of a book by Steve McVey called "Grace Walk." It was the story of a burned-out Southern…

Last month, two of the most significant earthquakes in decades rocked Central and Southern California. I was with my brother and his family during both earthquakes. They were long and…

"It is a healthy thing, now and then, to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted" ~ Bertrand Russell Questioning things you've always believed…

So, how does Israel bear witness to God today? From our perspective, please consider the following:Israel is an object lesson that confirms God's ongoing covenant of grace with Israel and…