Matthew – The Tax Collector Turned Evangelist

Matthew – The Tax Collector Turned Evangelist

Matthew doesn’t exactly burst onto the scene with charisma. He shows up in a toll booth. He’s a tax collector, the kind of guy your grandmother would pray against by name. Working for Rome. Skimming off the top. Socially untouchable. Spiritually exiled. And yet—Jesus...
A Study of Words

A Study of Words

How important is each word in the Bible, really? Click on each image below for a full view I’ve always loved data analytics; in fact it’s a large portion of my job. I love spreadsheets, visualization, learning. The Bible isn’t always the best place...
Proverbs 3:5-6

Proverbs 3:5-6

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trusting in the Lord and Biblical Wisdom The Passage in Full “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NASB)...
Faith and Works: A Tangled Tale of Salvation

Faith and Works: A Tangled Tale of Salvation

Salvation. That elusive prize. Is it handed over freely, like a gift at a birthday party? Or must one toil and sweat, earning it through deeds and actions? The debate between faith and works has been the church’s favorite tug-of-war for centuries. Let’s...