Just how good looking was Joseph? What sort of gorgeous could have inspired legends? Why did God, in His inspired Scripture and eternal Truth, record the infamous detail that Joseph was “well-built and handsome” (Gen. 39:7)? Weren’t other biblical heroes well-built and/or handsome? Samson never had trouble finding a date. David was “healthy and handsome” (1 Sam. 16:12)–but he was sort …
The Christian Response to Chaos
For several years now, I’ve been getting my news from the little blurbs on my internet homepage or the scattered feeds on Facebook. I can’t stand watching any of the evening news—local or cable—because they’re either too slanted or too jaded. I admit, this has perhaps made me a little less “informed” than some of you. Let me assure you, …
Favorite Biblical Research Sources
The Age of Information I’m so thankful to be writing in an era when information and research is so readily available. The Good News: There’s SO MUCH INFORMATION out there about every period in history. Everybody who’s anybody has the ability to share his/her expertise. The Bad News: There’s SO MUCH INFORMATION out there about every period in history. Everybody …