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Spider-Man 3 Bible Study Guide

By Craig DetweilerDirector, Reel Spirituality InstituteFuller Theological SeminaryINTRODUCTIONTHEME: RESISTING TEMPTATION“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”—Romans 12:21Having turned to crime-fighting to avenge his Uncle Ben’s death, Peter...

“All sinners just the same”

I hesitated to accept this preaching assignment. I’m accustomed to preaching in a small congregation in a small town. The name of the town is West Newton, but I call it “Brigadoon,” if that tells you anything. So I knew I’d be out of my element today delivering this...

God Isn’t Bound by the Rule Books of the Anxious

Three StoriesThere’s a fascinating story in today’s Old Testament lesson. In fact, there are at least three fascinating stories in today’s Old Testament lesson. The first focuses on God’s conflict with the people of Israel wandering in the wilderness. The second deals...

Hilaritas

Grace, Mercy and peace to you in the name of the Triune God. This year we celebrate the 100th birthday of Dietrich Bonhoeffer who was born on February 4, 1906. January 27th marked another celebration of a renowned European. This year we celebrate the 250th year of...

The Problem of the ‘Widow’s Mite:’

1 Kings 17:8-16The word of the LORD came to Elijah, saying, “Go now to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and live there; for I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow...