Betty Dunn
Contributing Writer
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Hootie & the Blowfish’s Jim Sonefeld Drops New Holiday Album Full of Family, Faith, and Christmas Cheer
Jim "Soni" Sonefeld, drummer and songwriter from Hootie and the Blowfish, has brought a fresh, joyful spirit to Christmas music with his new album, Light of Joy. This collection of songs, produced...Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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What Does the Bible Say about a Mother's Love? Encouragement for Mothers from Scripture
Jesus and the Bible's prophets often used the analogy of a mother's deep care and love for her children to elucidate how God deeply desires to have a relationship with the people he created.Thursday, October 10, 2024
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What Should Christians Know about the Delilah Spirit?
Charismatic churches use the term “Delilah spirit” for spirits that create problems in the Christian community. But what do they mean when they use this expression?Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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Who Wrote 'There Shall Be Showers of Blessings'?
Though written over a hundred years ago, the hymn “There Shall Be Showers of Blessings” has a timely message for today.Monday, April 22, 2024
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How Did The Imperials Change Christian Music?
How have The Imperials stayed relevant and innovated from the start of Christian music until today?Thursday, April 4, 2024
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What Are the Stations of the Cross and Are They Biblical?
Eight of the 14 scenes represented by the Stations of the Cross are based on events from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ last hours on earth. The eight biblically referenced events depicted in the...Thursday, February 15, 2024
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10 Ways We Can Embrace Opportunities to Bring Community Together at Halloween
Where does Halloween come from?In the past, pagan (and religious) holidays brought the community together in the fall to celebrate the fertility of life and its fruition in death. Today, these...Monday, October 30, 2023
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Is 'You Can't Outgive God' Biblical?
If you grew up in church, you may have heard people say, "you can't outgive God." This phrase sounds nice, but is it in the Bible o rdoes it match the Bible's teachings?Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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What Are Signs and Wonders of the End Times?
We know Jesus is returning some time, and he said it would be soon. Are there signs and wonders we should be looking for?Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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The Inspiring Life of Dorothy L. Sayers
Dorothy L. Sayers accomplished more writing in her life than many people do in several lifetimes, writing in many genres while filling each of her works with some element of the gospel's...Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Where Does the Bible Say God Restores My Soul?
One of the Bible's most famous verses promises that God will restore our souls. What does this mean for us today?Monday, January 24, 2022
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What Did Job Mean When He Said "My Redeemer Lives"?
We sing "my redeemer lives" as a happy song, but forget that it was Job who said these words. Here is what the Bible says about the events leading up to Job declaring this truth.Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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6 Beautiful Lessons from the Life of Rachel in the Bible
Rachel in the Bible is a quiet character who occasionally speaks her mind and sometimes acts with questionable integrity.Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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20 Reassuring Quotes about God's Timing for Your Most Uncertain Stages of Life
Comforting Bible verses may ease our worried minds and give us rest, that is, peace and balance. Reading and reflecting on God's timing quotes in the Bible provides peace in life’s difficult times.Wednesday, September 8, 2021
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The Meaning and Warnings in the Parable of the Great Banquet
The host in the parable of The Great Banquet switches to Plan B and then Plan C after his first set of guests give excuses not to come to the party.Monday, August 30, 2021
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Why Didn't Jesus' Followers Recognize Him on the Road to Emmaus?
The two men walking down the road to Emmaus and inviting Jesus—unrecognized by the men—to dinner are average men. They are two of the band of first followers of Jesus.Thursday, July 1, 2021
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How Often Do You Sell Your Birthright for Soup like Esau?
Esau sells his birthright to his brother Jacob and loses his claim on the family property. Specifically, Esau trades his birthright for Jacob’s freshly made soup when Esau is hungry.Thursday, June 24, 2021
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What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls and Why Do Christians Make Such a Big Deal Out of Them?
Finding the Dead Sea Scrolls was a profound archeological and spiritual discovery. Texts from all but one of the books of the Bible were found in Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic languages.Wednesday, June 9, 2021