Author Archives: Andy
How Should We Respond to the Boston Marathon Bombing?
Much has been written over the centuries by Christian thinkers and theologians trying to frame the horror of violence and murder within a Biblical perspective we can understand. But when we witness violence as random, senseless, and vicious as yesterday’s Boston Marathon bombing, even the most saintly believer finds it impossible not to ask “Why would God let this happen?” Continue reading
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What Does the Bible Say About Violence?
Mel Lawrenz, the author of Spiritual Influence and Minister at Large of Elmbrook Church, shares several ways to Biblically approach and respond to the reality of violence in the world around us. He’s made an audio version of this post … Continue reading
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Second Chances and The Moment: Live Webcast Today at 7pm EST
Ever wanted a second chance? That’s the question behind the new reality series The Moment. Join us today at 7pm EST for a live webcast with The Moment host Kurt Warner and author Max Lucado! Continue reading
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Bible Q&A: Jesus, The Pope, and Foot Washing
An interesting and unusual news item came out of Holy Week this year: the new Pope Francis made headlines—and caused some controversy—by washing the feet of 12 young people at a juvenile detention center. Does foot-washing have any significance in the Bible? We take a look at an unusual scene from the Gospels to find out. Continue reading
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Bible Q&A: Was Jesus’ Resurrection Stolen From Mythology?
Earlier this week, Christians all around the world celebrated Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. It’s natural, upon hearing the resurrection story, to ask: Did that really happen? Here, author and apologist Lee Strobel responds to a common question about the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ resurrection. Continue reading
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Get in the Habit of Daily Bible Reading with the “40 Days with God” Reading Plan
Looking to cultivate a habit of daily Scripture reading? Wondering where to turn to next, now that Lent is wrapping up? We’ve created a new 40-day Bible reading plan just for you. Click for details. Continue reading
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The Fools and Villains of Good Friday
Today is Good Friday, the bleakest moment in the Gospel story. Have you read the story of Jesus’ arrest, trial, and execution? Do you know why it’s relevant to us today? Continue reading
What is “Maundy Thursday”?
What is the significance of Maundy Thursday? Pastor Mel Lawrenz explains. Continue reading
The “Who, What, Where, and When” of Holy Week
This single week of time is the busiest, most dramatic, and most documented period of Jesus’ life on Earth… but there’s so much going on (documented across four different Gospel sources) that it can be confusing to track all of the people, factions, and events in the story. Here’s a chart to help keep track of the many different elements of the Easter story. Continue reading
Find What You’re Looking For: A Tour of Bible Gateway’s Keyword Search Feature
As we noted in yesterday’s post about the most popular keyword searches on Bible Gateway, one of the core features of Bible Gateway is its keyword search feature: the ability to search the Bible for a particular word or phrase. … Continue reading
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