Category Archives: The New Testament

The #Bible’s New Testament: The Book of 1 Peter – Embrace Suffering and Be a Good Example to Those around You

I was sick a lot when I was younger.  In addition to not having the best diet, I tended to run myself ragged. I also had bad allergies—like most of my family—and these developed into sinus or respiratory infections.  Going … Continue reading

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The #Bible’s New Testament: The Book of James – Do Good Works and Don’t Judge: “Who Are You to Judge Your Neighbor”?

When the 266th Pope was elected, I was not ones of those people clogging the Vatican’s streets or even ones of those glued to a television in this country.  When I backpacked through Europe in the summer of 1998, I … Continue reading

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The #Bible’s New Testament: The Book of Hebrews – Jesus Made Everything Better (A Hard Sell to Faithful Jews)

My laptop is four years old, and although that’s ancient in terms of our current concept of technology (computers specifically), I’ve been reluctant to replace it. I’m not just holding out until I can really afford it; I’m holding back … Continue reading

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