Archaeological Digs Help Us Dig Deeper into Biblical Understanding

The site of Capernaum is perhaps the most visited site in the Galilee on any tour of the Holy Land. This is where Jesus taught and where he cast out an unclean spirit (Mark 1.21-28, Luke 4.31,32). So many pictures are taken of groups visiting the impressive synagogue structure built from dazzling white limestone. But do… Read More

3 Cheers for Archaeologists

Researching ancient history can be tricky. It requires connecting the dots (clues) that are scattered throughout many different  “__ologies,” such as anthropology, geology, archaeology, philosophy, theology, literature, history, and the history of science and medicine. All of these require core skills and innovative and informed approaches to theories. (That’s education-speak for: make your best guess… Read More

By-the-Bootstraps Emphasis on Individual Transformation

I enjoy NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday. I listen as I’m getting for church, and today I was thrilled to get all the answers right to Will Shorts’ quiz. That doesn’t usually happen. But bragging is not what this blog is all about, so I’d better cut it short. Today’s story about El Salvador’s high murder rate… Read More