God Chooses Imperfect People: Bible Study through Character Sketches

When your read stories or books, do you find characters whom you identify with? Do you ever wonder why a particular character draws you in so tightly? Do you do this with Bible characters? One of the genres in which I write is historical fiction of Biblical characters. I work hard to make the stories… Read More

Bible Dig into Ephesus: Ephesians 6:21-24

21-22 Tychicus, my good friend here, will tell you what I’m doing and how things are going with me. He is certainly a dependable servant of the Master! I’ve sent him not only to tell you about us but to cheer you on in your faith. 23-24 Good-bye, friends. Love mixed with faith be yours… Read More

Kathie’s Ephesus Dig: Ephesians 6:10-20

God has given you all you need for the fight, so stand firm together without breaking ranks. Your Almighty God declares your victory. Paul started the letter declaring God’s power, and he’s ending it with the same declaration I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe… Read More

Bible Dig into Ephesus: Ephesians 6:10-20

You have armed me with strength for the battle; you have subdued my enemies under my feet. Psalm 18:39, NLT Roman military men were a constant presence in Ephesus, so all those who lived there would be well acquainted with their battle gear. Paul knew it very well, as he had been chained to a… Read More

Kathie’s Ephesus Dig: Ephesians 6:1-9

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Sing along with Aretha Franklin. This is Paul’s message for all of us as we interact with others. Fathers-Children Owners-Slaves Christ Children, honor & obey your parents (1-2), RESPECT. Your honor & obedience has a promise: your life will go well and last long on earth (3). Fathers, show considerations for your child’s understand… Read More

Bible Dig into Ephesus: Ephesians 6:1-9

We want the Bible to say that slavery is immoral, but it doesn’t come right out condemn it. It does speak of freedom (1 Corinthians 7:21), but God’s word is more about spiritual freedom than physical emancipation. However, Paul’s teaching did subvert the concept of slavery, as slaves now had a greater loyalty to God… Read More