Tag Archives: Moses

A Response to Frustration by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Nancy J. Farrier

Last Saturday, my husband and I were on our way to a fundraising gala supporting my favorite ministry, when we noticed a funny sound from our car. Thinking we’d picked up a plastic bag, my husband pulled over only to … Continue reading →

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Light by James R. Coggins

Posted on December 18, 2024 by jrcoggins

Right at the beginning of creation, God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God “saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness” (Genesis 1:3-4 NIV). This was before God created the … Continue reading →

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Context by James R. Coggins

Posted on December 4, 2024 by jrcoggins

Exodus 20 is the place in the Bible where we find the “Ten Commandments.” When we read that chapter, we might find it hard to understand the context. Many of us have known about the Ten Commandments all our lives. … Continue reading →

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Moses’ Courage by James R. Coggins

Posted on October 25, 2023 by jrcoggins

Commentators have been troubled by this New Testament statement about Moses: “By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger” (Hebrews 11:27). The original Old Testament story says that when it became known that Moses had killed an Egyptian who … Continue reading →

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Jesus and Angels by James R. Coggins

Posted on August 30, 2023 by jrcoggins

Hebrews 1:1-2:4 is another Bible passage where our preconceived ideas have limited our understanding. Hebrews 1 starts by saying, “In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has … Continue reading →

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Glory by James R. Coggins

Posted on May 24, 2023 by jrcoggins

On the night before His arrest and crucifixion, Jesus prayed for His immediate followers and for those of us who would become His followers in the future. This prayer is recorded in John 17:1-26. I had read this prayer many … Continue reading →

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Reaching Out in Faith by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

My dad was terrified of snakes. Growing up in Indiana, he said the big black snakes in the barn would chase him. I have no idea if this was true or his youthful imagination, but those snakes left a mark … Continue reading →

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Who Am I? by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Nancy J. Farrier

“But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” So He [God] said, “I will certainly be with you…” Exodus 3:11-12 How many of … Continue reading →

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Panfilo de Narvaez

Posted on July 17, 2019 by jrcoggins

If you were paying any attention in school, you know of Hernan Cortes, the Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico with only a few hundred soldiers, and Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire … Continue reading →

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The Christian Reaction to The Bible Series by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 6, 2013 by juliearduini

Whether you have an actual water cooler at work or where ever you spend your Monday morning, chances are the topic of conversation was the History Channel’s 10 part series on the Bible. The ratings are in  and over 14 … Continue reading →

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