Proverbs 3:5-6 explained: the Hebrew word for “lean” means where you rest your weight. Samson and Saul show why, and Proverbs 4:7 says get understanding anyway.
Betel Nut in Ice Age Teeth: The Oldest Drug Habit May Have Begun With a Toothache
Betel nut traces in Ice Age teeth from Sulawesi may be the oldest drug habit ever found. The twist: the relief was quietly making the toothache worse.
Is It a Sin to Fall Asleep While Praying? Only One of You Must Stay Awake
Is it a sin to fall asleep while praying? No. Psalm 121 says the One who keeps you never sleeps, and David fell asleep mid-crisis and called it God’s help.
What Does the Bible Say About Yelling? Nehemiah Paused First
What does the Bible say about yelling? Nehemiah was very angry, yet the next verse says he consulted with himself first. Here is the pause that changes a home.
What Does the Bible Say About Being Offended? It’s a Trap
What does the Bible say about being offended? The Greek word means the trigger of a trap, and Jesus sent it to John the Baptist in prison. Here is why it matters.
What Is the Firmament in the Bible? A Word Beaten Out Like Metal
What is the firmament in the Bible? The Hebrew raqia comes from a verb for beating out metal. Here is what Genesis 1 and Psalm 19 actually claim about the sky.
Why Do I Feel Emotions So Intensely? It Works Both Ways
Why do I feel emotions so intensely? The wiring that makes bad days heavier makes good days brighter too. Here is what research shows, and what actually helps.
Why Do I Feel Overstimulated? Plan Your Exit Early
Why do I feel overstimulated? Your brain is taking in more than it can sort at once. Here is what is happening, and why the best fix starts before the noise.
Rosalind Ashford Has Died at 83. She Sang on “Dancing in the Street” – Then Went to Work at the Phone Company
Rosalind Ashford, a founding member of Martha and the Vandellas, has died at 83. She sang on Dancing in the Street, then went to work at the phone company.
Is It a Sin to Ask God for a Sign? The King Who Said No Got Rebuked
Is it a sin to ask God for a sign? Gideon asked three times and God answered. The one king who piously refused a sign was the one who got rebuked. Here’s why.