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Jesus Is Not Afraid of Messy – the Story of Legion
We all mess up because we're human. Maybe your life is messed up beyond fixing. Jesus isn't afraid of messy. He wants to help you, love you.

Laurie Larsen
Jul 15, 20245 min read


Did Jesus Help Abraham Lincoln Get Elected?
Our 16th US President used a quote from the gospels in a speech and lost his Senate run -- but won the Presidency, many colleages felt.

Laurie Larsen
Jul 8, 20245 min read


If It Worked for Him, It’ll Work for Us
When Satan attacked Jesus, he fought back by reciting scripture. Let's make sure we're prepared to do that too!

Laurie Larsen
Jul 2, 20246 min read


A Clarifying Look at Jesus’ Birth
Ahh, the Christmas story. We love it. But what if I told you that many of the elements of the story are different that you realize?

Laurie Larsen
Jun 26, 20249 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

Laurie Larsen
Jun 21, 20246 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.

Laurie Larsen
Jun 3, 20244 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?

Laurie Larsen
May 26, 20248 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.

Laurie Larsen
May 23, 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

Laurie Larsen
May 8, 20246 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?

Laurie Larsen
May 1, 20247 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.

Laurie Larsen
Apr 24, 20245 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!

Laurie Larsen
Apr 17, 20247 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.

Laurie Larsen
Apr 10, 20246 min read


We Learn How to Parent From Him
God is a good, good Father, and we learn our parenting instincts from him.

Laurie Larsen
Mar 27, 20245 min read


Why Don't Jews Believe Jesus is Their Messiah?
The most important distinction between Judaism and Christianity is whether or not Jesus of Nazareth was the promised Messiah.

Laurie Larsen
Mar 20, 20247 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!

Laurie Larsen
Mar 13, 20246 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?

Laurie Larsen
Mar 6, 20244 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!

Laurie Larsen
Feb 28, 20245 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?

Laurie Larsen
Feb 21, 20246 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?

Laurie Larsen
Feb 14, 20245 min read
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