What Was So Wrong with Cain’s Offering?

Poor Cain. That’s what I thought for the longest time. What was so wrong with Cain’s offering that God would reject it? Poor Cain! I hear that thought from others, too, until they take a closer look at what happened – what really happened – and they see Cain has no...

God Still Pardons Murderers

Would you rather a cold-blooded murderer walk free on your streets or a physician?  “But you disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked for a murderer to be granted to you” ~ Acts 3:14 The Jewish leaders demanded that Pilate release Barabbas, a convicted thief and...

If God Weren’t in Control

“What shall I do with this Man called Jesus?” Pilate asked the restless crowd. “Crucify Him!” they shouted.  “No,” Pilate countered. “I won’t crucify Jesus. I’m going to crucify that murderer Barabbas instead and set Jesus free.” The crowd grew...