Dear Wake Up Family: Because religion is a mixture of culture and theology, it can be difficult to detect which has the greater influence. If you don’t believe me, consider this. “The leaders of the priests and the people became more and more unfaithful. They followed all the pagan practices of the surrounding nations…. The…
Dear Wake Up Family: Over 50 years ago, the United States enacted a policy called Title IX to address inequalities due to gender in collegiate activities. At the time, women did not have the same opportunities as men in education, admissions, or sports, so institutions were to provide a male/female ratio equal to their student…
Dear Wake Up Family: About sixty years before Israel was destroyed in 722 BC, God sent Jonah to the wicked capital city of Israel’s nemesis, Nineveh, to give them a message of hope. The story and message of Jonah illustrate that although we can’t change history, sometimes repentance can change our futures. Understandably, Jonah was…
Dear Wake Up Family: This month we decided to share an article that we printed years ago about being born again. I hope you enjoy it! – Marty Bible students misuse John 3:16 because they may not appreciate its historical context, so let’s replay the secret conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus within the historical setting…
Dear Wake Up Family: Imagine seeing this painting by Caravaggio in 1600. The dramatic play of light and shadow is extraordinary. Living in the age of photography, 4k television, and streaming video, it is inconceivable to contemplate what it was like four hundred years ago. Back then, paintings and sculptures were the only visual media…
Dear Wake Up Family: Occasionally, we answer the phone and talk with someone who is excited because they learned a new idea about Bible prophecy. They comment, “I am going to see what my pastor has to say about this.” Pastors have a God-given role in presenting His Word, caring for people’s needs, and serving…
