…In the Eye of the Beholder

There is a new movie in theatres about the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus which is told from the point of view of a Roman tribune who is battle-hardened, cynical, and skeptical. The movie – “Risen” – is receiving revues ranging from one-and-a-half to five...

“Still Others. . .”

Within the “faith chapter” of the New Testament, there is a summary statement listing heroes and heroines of faith whose exploits are not listed in detail. And what more shall I say: For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also...

Exclusions from History

James Henry Breasted (1865-1935) was an American whose life and interests placed him at the forefront of the study of ancient languages and cultures, so much so that his exploits seem similar to the popular, fictional character “Indiana Jones”. Proficient in Hebrew...

As a Man Thinks in His Heart: The Power of Perception

The phrase “As a man thinks in his heart,” from Proverbs 23:7, has been used over the years in a variety of ways. In 1902, a British writer, whose inspirational books and poetry caused him to be regarded as a pioneer of the “self-help movement” (James Allen:...