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On the Road: The Psalms of Ascent
Studies in Psalms 120-134, a set of pilgrimage songs.
Wayside Stops
Reflections prompted by life circumstances.
Holding the Flashlight
Assorted tips and helps for Bible study.
The Book of Daniel
Studies in Daniel 1-7 . . . where my blog began!
Recent Posts
Mom’s Friendship Garden
My mom had two green thumbs. Every March and April—while the snow was still melting (or accumulating, depending on the year) and icy Wisconsin winds still whipped through naked trees—she’d sit at the kitchen table and ponder her backyard domain. She’d assess the...
Great Sales on New Daniel Commentary!
My new Daniel commentary is officially available, and Amazon has a great sale going right now -- 44% off the list price. If you're looking to grab it, now would be an ideal time! You can order it here on Amazon. It's also on sale digitally at 20% off through Logos,...
New Book! Available for Preorder or NOW (through website)!
"A broadly inclusive, evangelical commentary on Daniel that at the same time engages respectfully and thoroughly the critical issues without partisanship, argument, or accusation. This is one of a kind!" Ronald W. Pierce, professor of Old Testament, Talbot School of...
A Grandpa’s Gift
Eight days before my dad’s last birthday, one of my nephews got married. Rick and I made the six-hour drive from Minnesota to attend the late-summer event, and as we did in those days, we stayed with my parents in their condo. The lodgings weren’t ideal—we slept on...
Three Old Testaments??
Did you know there are three Christian versions of the Old Testament? I don't mean the King James Version or the New International Version or any other English translation of the Old Testament. I mean there are three different lists of which books should be included...
Only Three Weeks Left at Discounted Price
https://youtu.be/Cdnwcrr_oOw The story of how the Bible has come down to us is amazing and complex. Check out my digital course “How Did We Get the Bible?” to learn more––for less, if you purchase during the month of April. From now until the end of April, if you...
“My Bible Is Missing Stuff!”
A friend of mine once burst onto social media with the appalling news that his NIV Bible had left an entire line out of Romans 8:1. "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." His KJV Bible included the rest, and he suggested we add it...
Back to School Special!
Sharpen your pencils! Grab your backpack! It might be spring break everywhere else, but my online classroom is officially open! I've just launched two digital courses and hope to add more in the months ahead. You can learn from the comfort of your couch or, if you...
Daniel Doings
During the past few months I've had some opportunities to revisit the book of Daniel. If you like Daniel, you might enjoy the rest of this post (and my old blog posts on the book through chapter 7). If you don't, well, I encourage you to check out the post...