There is only one story. This is the assumption of the authors of the Bible, and the Author of the Bible. This is not a new discovery, or even a remarkable one. Lately it has been remarkable to me. In my theological education (for which I feel nothing but gratitude and indebtedness) this was not…

We have endured a difficult two weeks at GPBC.  We had no less than six emergency hospitalizations in the last ten days.  These are significant trials and we are hurting. In such times we think of passages of Scripture that deal with trials.  Inevitably, we will come to James 1:2-4.  Count it all joy, my…

I have arrived in Boston (South Hamilton, actually) for my second residency in the “Preaching the Literary Forms of the Bible” doctor of ministry track.  I am already encouraged to see my class mates again.  This week will consist of an intensive study of the genre of narrative.  I am thankful for this time already…

We’ve all been there.  We are doing our read through the Bible in a year program and we come to a verse like Deuteronomy 22:8, When you build a new house, you shall make a parapet for your roof, that you may not bring the guilt of blood upon your house, if anyone should fall…