Mary and Martha were sisters who welcomed Messiah into their home and devout believers. They are also the sisters of Lazarus, whom Yeshua raised from the dead. Read more »

No one really agrees on who the woman in Song of Solomon actually is. If you do a quick search, you'll see lots of theories. From what I read, I gathered that the Israelites and the early church, likely saw this book as an allegory for the church. Introduction No one really agrees on who the woman in Song of Solomon actually is. If you do a quick search, you'll see lots of theories. From what I read, I gathered that the Israelites and the… Read more »

Dating is hard; I think everyone can agree with that statement. Most of us (women, atleast) assumed we would be married well before our 30s, but alot of us aren't. There's a lot of negativity out there in the discussion on why dating is hard and why people are single, but that doesn't really help anyone. This episode isn't about what anyone is doing wrong or even about what people are doing right, it's just a summary of exp… Read more »

Have you ever been the topic of a rumor? It doesn't feel good. But if we're honest, we've also all been spreaders of rumors too. It's a vicious cycle where no one wins. Since we're talking about communication this week, we have to talk about gossip too.  You are not to repeat false rumors; do not join hands with the wicked by offering perjured testimony. Exodus 23:1 CJB Introduction We often take the 9th commandment to… Read more »

Love is the most important aspect of our life. It's the most important thing to communicate. A lot of people say it's simple, but it's actually pretty hard. Let's talk about how to be better at communicating love. 4  Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant.  5  It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own  benefit ; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a… Read more »

It's hard to disagree politely, and with so many different opinions just *within* the faith--there's a lot to disagree about. We're bound to encounter people we disagree with within the body of Christ. Hurling insults, straw man attacks, and pouting is neither productive nor a good look. We must be able to speak about the things we feel passionately about with grace if we really want to emulate our Father and Messiah. Your sp… Read more »

Leah was the oldest daughter of Laban, the first wife of Jacob, and the sister of Rachel. Her story walks the line between tragic and triumph; it all depends on where you put your focus. The Bible doesn't give us much to work with when it comes to the life of Leah, first wife of Jacob, but there are definitely tidbits to be gleaned. As one of the most relatable women in the Bible, I think it's important we look at her story and try to und… Read more »

Is it true that you should never be "alone" in your walk as a Christian? Several people have suggested just that, but I think it's a lot more nuanced than that. In fact I think at times you have to stand alone to grow your faith. Let's talk about how alone time builds your relationship with God and the Biblical basis for it. Read more »

We couldn't talk about love without talking about dating! Devin is back--well, he never left--and we're talking about dating in 2019. About Devin: Devin and I went to college together. We met through a mutual friend and through Greek life. We've had so many conversations about failures and successes in love that it only seemed right to have him as the guest discussing love. 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the c… Read more »