Of the three women from Mark 16, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Jesus are more familiar to us because of their presence in other Biblical… read more
Have you ever been in a situation where you believed there was no way out? Have you ever been so overwhelmed by your circumstances that you thought… read more
Most of us grew up in school having to say the Pledge of Allegiance. It was a daily reminder of our commitment to our country and what an awesome… read more
Last week I witnessed another glorious sunset. It was beautiful! I sent the picture to a friend who exclaimed, WOW! And it wasn’t a sunset over… read more
Trials in our lives often get worse before they get better. Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Salome experienced this firsthand in the days following… read more
The two disciples on the road to Emmaus were hopeless and depressed. Even though they had heard reports of the empty tomb, in their minds the Messiah… read more
Remember the resurrected Jesus! The apostle Paul encouraged Timothy, a young, struggling pastor, with this life-giving battle cry. Writing from a… read more
In Colossians 2, the apostle Paul presents a magnificent picture of how the Roman legal system worked. Under strict legal procedure, the Roman… read more
One of the very best and most supportive professors I had in college, Rev. Dr. Martin Schramm, died recently of cancer. Dr. Schramm was one of the… read more
Kenneth R. SamplesScience and Faith Building Blocks