Category Archives: The New Testament

The #Bible’s New Testament: 1 Timothy – The Law Is Good (If Used Properly)

The best way to sharpen your writing skills—especially in the context of a writing class—is to write. What you write for class, however, includes more than just stories.  In my fiction classes, I have students submit multiple responses to exercises … Continue reading

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The #Bible’s New Testament: 2 Thessalonians: Waiting for Jesus’ Return, The Man Who Won’t Show until the Man of Lawlessness Does

I’m a collector.  I’ve always collected things, some of which have made no sense to the people in my life—or even to me, when I look back, for example, on when I had a strong desire to gather bottle caps … Continue reading

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The #Bible’s New Testament: 1 Thessalonians: Test Everything

I was a very gullible kid, and some of this mindset followed me into my adulthood. Especially when it came to how much attention I paid to the fruits and vegetables I ate.  Specifically, I tended to drop whatever I … Continue reading

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