New Testament

2 Timothy 4

2 Timothy 4 reminds me of the moment after the training wheels are removed. Running behind the bicycle, reminding my son to keep pedaling just

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Titus 1

Titus 1 reminds me of stereotypes. These are negative attributes that are common to all people, selectively applied, in order to dehumanize an individual. This

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Titus 2

Titus 2 reminds me of the creative ways we express the plural form of “you”.  Modern English has no differentiation since “ye” and “thou” fell

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Titus 3

Titus 3 reminds me of “The Millionaire Next Door”.  This book investigated the habits of the rich. The authors were surprised to learn that most

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Philemon

Philemon reminds me of the expression, “caught red-handed”.  That is, found in the very act of mayhem, with the victim’s blood on your hands.  This

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Hebrews 1

The Book of Hebrews reminds me of a recent painting project.  Tiny speckles of paint slowly covered the lenses of my glasses so that, over

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Hebrews 2

Hebrew 2 reminds me of the intimate understanding shared by siblings.  Every home has uncomfortable quirks.  Some are humorous, and others are dark.  Though it

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Hebrews 3

Hebrews 3 reminds me of the monkey trap.  In the simplest form, this device is an empty coconut with a small hole, just large enough

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Hebrews 4

Hebrews 4 reminds me of having an All-Access Pass at a concert.  It is provided by someone well-connected, and grants authority to walk past security

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Hebrews 5

Hebrews 5 reminds me of a speech I heard at an award ceremony.  The honoree began: “You are a bunch of tomatoes.  You are either

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