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Laurie Larsen
Jun 21, 20246 min read
The Role Zechariah and Elizabeth Play in the Jesus Story
A closer look at the extraordinary set of circumstances involving the parents of John the Baptist
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Laurie Larsen
Jun 3, 20244 min read
What Does the Name “Jesus” Mean?
A look at why Jesus was named Jesus. And a listen to the Gaither song, There's Something About that Name.
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Laurie Larsen
May 26, 20248 min read
Who Were the Authors of the Gospels? (Part 2 of 2)
Let's cover the last two gospel writers. What do we know about Luke and John?
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Laurie Larsen
May 23, 20246 min read
Who Were the Authors of the Gospels? (Part 1 of 2)
Who are the gospel writers? Did they all know and follow Jesus? You may be surprised to find out.
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Laurie Larsen
May 8, 20246 min read
Four Hundred Years of Silence
It takes a second to flip from the Old Testament to the New in any Bible. But for the people living at that time it was 400 years of Silence
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Laurie Larsen
May 1, 20247 min read
Divorce and the Modern Christian
The Bible is clear that God hates divorce. But Christians who find themselves in a miserable marriage have to wonder: what are the options?
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Laurie Larsen
Apr 24, 20245 min read
The Bible Has Cliffs Notes?!
Have you ever used Cliffs Notes, the short summary of a book? Who knew the Bible provided its own? Check it out.
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Laurie Larsen
Apr 17, 20247 min read
Esther -- A Fairy Tale With a Punch
The Book of Esther in the Bible initially reads like a fairy tale until you realize just how powerful and far-reaching this tale is!
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Laurie Larsen
Apr 10, 20246 min read
The Power of Prayer in Today's Out of Control World
We offer to pray when someone we know is sick, or in need. What actually happens when we offer a prayer? It's mind boggling.
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Laurie Larsen
Mar 13, 20246 min read
A Christian Chats with a Jewish Rabbi
As a Christian from birth, I always wanted to have an honest open chat with a knowledgeable Jew to discuss our faiths. So glad I did!
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Laurie Larsen
Mar 6, 20244 min read
What Is the Paradise Isaiah 35 Promises Us?
This place that Isaiah describes sounds like I want to be there! How do we get there?
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Laurie Larsen
Feb 28, 20245 min read
Explore Different Translations (till you find the perfect one)
If you've ever tried to read the Bible cover to cover and struck out, maybe you're just not reading the translation that speaks to you!
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Laurie Larsen
Feb 21, 20246 min read
The People Who Walk in Darkness Will See a Great Light
The Word of God has, and continues inspire great artists to express themselves. How about this one from Handel?
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Laurie Larsen
Feb 14, 20245 min read
Worship No Other Gods Before Me
God's first commandment out of ten has to be the most important, right? In today's world, what does it mean to worship other gods?
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Laurie Larsen
Feb 7, 20245 min read
The Holy Trinity foreshadowed in the Creation Story?
I used to think the Old Testament was about God, and the New Testament introduced Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Now I know better.
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Laurie Larsen
Jan 29, 20247 min read
The Year I Read the Bible (Intro)
Welcome to a brand new series of blog posts inspired by my challenge to read the Bible cover to cover in a year. Wow, did I learn so much!
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