born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
A few years back, some dude named Jared and I had a conversation about what makes a solid biblical studies library. That this video, still holds up. If you want a good list of recommended commentaries, [here’s one]. Building a library is not just about collecting books. It is about finding the right tools to... Continue Reading →
Corrie ten Boom knew trust. Real trust. The kind that holds firm when everything is falling apart. She and her family risked everything to hide Jewish refugees from the Nazis, believing faith wasn’t just an idea but something lived. For that, she was thrown into a concentration camp. Surrounded by suffering, she held onto one... Continue Reading →
Philosopher in Contemplation, By Rembrandt “The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.” (Proverbs 18:17, ESV) It is easy to hear a story and take it at face value. The first version always sounds convincing. The details line up, the emotion is strong, and the whole thing... Continue Reading →
Maybe the call to go for you is just one step, not a cross-country move, not an upheaval of everything you know. It's just one step of faith, one decision to trust God more than you trust the comfort of staying put. I met Ruth Hooper1 when I was 19. She wasn't famous. She and... Continue Reading →
The vision of messianic hope within Jewish communities was dynamic, responding to shifting historical and political landscapes. Early visions of a Davidic monarch ruling a restored Israel gradually expanded into expectations of a cosmic redeemer with a role in universal restoration. Jewish communities interpreted and reimagined messianic hope in response to their lived experiences. As... Continue Reading →
Phillip W. Martin 