To Lie or Not to Lie

One of the most tragic aspects of human nature is our tendency to develop weapons for protection that end up sowing the seeds of our own destruction. Our capacity to lie is just such a weapon.

Specific sexual practices top an ancient list of behaviors that threaten relationships and social stability. How does pornography use fit into that list?

Misconceptions about the Bible—what it is and what it teaches—have led to wide-ranging distortions and doubts.

How much of Mary Magdalene’s story is grounded in historical fact, and how much is the product of interpretive embellishment?

Some have claimed that the teachings of Jesus are impossible to apply because they contrast so sharply with normal human behavior. But we can’t achieve our highest potential without practicing them. 

Dealing harshly or vengefully with those who harm us or disagree with us is human. It isn’t how Jesus, “the Man from Galilee,” taught His listeners to react.

Unlike most later converts, Jesus Christ’s early followers didn’t consider themselves Christian. Why is that important?

From clergymen to politicians, Christians regularly invoke the name of Jesus and quote His words. Is that enough?

The final installment in the series examines the multifaceted book of Daniel, which serves as a bridge from the Old Testament to the New.

The book of Psalms is intended to be an accompaniment to daily life, with all its ups and downs, its tests and trials.