The Priest, the Plot, and the Parable
Another look at the rich man and Lazarus. by R. Herbert Sometimes a little biblical detective work can open new windows into our understanding of…
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R. Herbert holds a Ph.D. in ancient Near Eastern languages, biblical studies, and archaeology. He served as an ordained minister and church pastor for a number of years. He writes for several Christian venues and for his websites at http://www.LivingWithFaith.org and http://www.TacticalChristianity.org, where you can also find his free e-books. R. Herbert is a pen name.
The Gospel of Humility
Luke — and the believer’s proper position. by R. Herbert Not surprisingly, humility is displayed in all the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ life. For example,…
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Finding Rest — in Humility
Sometimes we need a lower view of ourselves in ways we do not realize. by R. Herbert When we think of the biblical concept of…
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An Unexpected Prophet
God’s salvation after His silence. by R. Herbert Where does the story of the New Testament begin? The Gospel of John gives us a prequel,…
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The Immanuel Promise
Among the many promises God gave through His Old Testament prophets, one stands out in particular regarding His self-revelation and this year’s theme “Meeting God…
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Can You Hear Me Now?
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever (Psalm 136:1). In the iconic Verizon cellular phone commercial that aired in…
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House of Bread
Many people who read Ruth think of it as a simple love story, but in reality, it is far from simple. And it is not…
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Rules and Revelation
When we think of the revelation of God in the Old Testament, we tend to think of verses like Exodus 3:14, where God said to…
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Go and Show
After His resurrection, Jesus’ guidance of His disciples changed from “Come and see” (John 1:39) to “Go and show” (Matthew 28:19, 20) — from training…
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