The story does not end with the exodus. In many ways, it is just beginning. The people of Israel had been redeemed from Egypt, but they were not yet home. What followed was the long, winding process of becoming a nation in the land of promise. This story, told through Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings,... Continue Reading →
Rediscovering Silence & Solitude
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (Psalm 46:10, ESV) Stillness sounds simple, but in the digital age, it often feels impossible. Noise is always near. From morning until night, the world offers distractions that never stop. Silence has become... Continue Reading →
Exodus and Redemption
The story of the Exodus is not only central to the Hebrew Bible, but it is also one of the clearest foreshadowings of God's long-term plan to redeem His people. Exodus offers a vivid and layered account of God's intention to rescue, dwell with, and transform a people. From the burning bush to the lamb's... Continue Reading →
The Addictive Scroll: Breaking Free from Digital Dependence
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.” (1 Corinthians 6:12, ESV) No one begins with the goal of being controlled. People often adopt new tools, apps, or platforms with a sense of freedom and excitement. They... Continue Reading →
Genesis and Promise
The book of Genesis opens with the story of God bringing order to disorder. This primes us to understand the picture of our future salvation through the redemptive work of the last Adam. While a first reading might reveal a series of loosely connected histories, an ongoing thread streams from the garden of creation through... Continue Reading →
Phillip W. Martin 