The prophets launch their words into the future. Where do they land? I find it helpful to think of three major possible horizons of their vision. That is to say, as the prophets launch their words ...

Jesus’ birth story has captivated billions of people for more than two millennia, as the Bible details a loving God’s decision to send His Son to die for the sins of humanity — and live again. From ...

Matthew 2:23 says that Jesus was raised in Nazareth "that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled, 'He shall be called a Nazarene.'" But this statement does not appear in anywhere in the ...

Christmas! The mention of Christmas brings forth a flood of images and experiences – celebrations, time off work, church services, credit card debt, and family gatherings. For those who hold a ...

Many Jews — especially those in the religious establishment — had come to believe that Jesus wanted to scrap the Jewish religion. After all, Jesus ignored many of their time-honored customs, like ...

African Christianity, particularly in Pentecostal and Charismatic streams, has developed a strong prophetic identity. This has many strengths. A deep belief that God still speaks, expectation of ...