In Revelation 19:6-7, John paints a vivid picture of a feast, celebrating the union of Christ and His collective bride. Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of […]
Saying Yes to the Dress – Part 1
Saying Yes to the Dress – Part 1
One day as Greg and I were making our wedding arrangements, I begged him to go with me to a bridal shop and watch me try on dresses. I know, […]
Payment of the Bride Price
Payment of the Bride Price
In ancient times, a suitor was expected to pay the bride’s family a hefty price in order to receive her hand in marriage. The most familiar examples of this tradition […]
God’s Pursuit of His Unfaithful Bride
God’s Pursuit of His Unfaithful Bride
Imagine a groom standing at the altar, watching his lovely bride glide down the aisle to pledge herself to him in holy matrimony. Dreams swirl in his head of putting […]
What Does the Bible Say About the Bride of Christ?
What Does the Bible Say About the Bride of Christ?
If you’re like me, when you first heard the term “bride of Christ” it sounded a little suspicious. We can envision Jesus as a Master, Savior, Friend, or even a […]
The First Last Supper
The First Last Supper
The night before Jesus was crucified, He gathered His twelve disciples in an upper room, where they experienced the origin of a sacred tradition we call “taking communion.” I remember […]
Ten Tips for Understanding God’s Word
Ten Tips for Understanding God’s Word
While entire books have been written and ministries formed around the science and art of properly interpreting the Bible, here are a few questions that you can ask yourself to […]
Seeing God in the New Testament
Seeing God in the New Testament
In the fourth chapter of John’s gospel, we see how Jesus bucked the social pecking order when He went out of His way to speak privately with a Samaritan woman. […]
Seeing God in the Old Testament
Seeing God in the Old Testament
As I began reading God’s love letter more and more, He showed me something of myself in almost every Bible character I read about. But even more importantly, God began […]