From Ukraine to the World

December 16, 2016

This week Marlene and I have been at Word of Life Bible Institute in Kiev, Ukraine. We’ve an amazing time studying […]

Caesar Augustus: A Tax Plan That Changed the World

Caesar Augustus The traditional Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke begins this way: “In those days Caesar Augustus issued […]

John the Baptist: The First to Greet Jesus

December 15, 2016

“The baby in my womb leaped for joy” (Luke 1:44). That’s what Elizabeth said to Mary when they met. Elizabeth’s […]

Ukraine Update

December 14, 2016

Check out this brief video for the latest news about our trip to Ukraine. Marlene and I are at Word […]

Elizabeth: Mother of the Forerunner

“No; he shall be called John” (Luke 1:60). That surprised their friends. No one in their family was named John. Everyone […]

Zechariah: He Doubted God

December 13, 2016

“Zechariah said to the angel, ‘How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced […]

Malachi: The Sun of Righteousness Will Rise

December 12, 2016

“The Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings” (Malachi 4:2). The Old Testament ends with one final […]

Haggai: The Desire of All Nations

December 11, 2016

“I will shake all nations, and the Desire of all nations shall come” (Haggai 2:7). This fascinating verse apparently has […]

Micah: Born in Bethlehem

December 10, 2016

“But you, Bethlehem . . . though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come […]

Hosea: Out of Egypt

December 9, 2016

“Out of Egypt I called my son” (Hosea 11:1; quoted in Matthew 2:15). When Charles Spurgeon preached on this verse, […]