Much of the international pressure Israel faces in its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza is premised on the belief that large swaths of Gazans would love nothing more than simply living in their own ...

Matthew 1: 5 Salmon was the father of Boaz (whose mother was Rahab). Boaz was the father of Obed (whose mother was Ruth). Obed was the father of Jesse. Jesse was the father of David. Several years ago ...

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If you've ever felt hopeless, then consider Rahab's situation. Once Israel crossed the Jordan, would Jericho, Rahab's city, be safe from an army that had already made mincemeat of several nations ...

The caricature of Rahab and other female characters in Scripture often sidelines their contribution. Several years ago, I was invited to write the notes for a new women’s study Bible. The project was ...

Jericho, a beautiful city on the Dead Sea, is the setting of an ancient story with an unlikely hero. There are military plans afoot, and the general sends two spies creeping into the city to ...

In the New Testament book of Hebrews, chapter 11 is often referred to as "the faith hall of fame" chapter. We are reminded of some spiritual "heavy hitters." Many of them are known for being a part of ...