The Sins We Tolerate: Lying
Written on July 31, 2025 at 10:53 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Nadine Templer May 28 “You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another” (Leviticus 19:11) I am a very straightforward person. I do not lie on… Read More
“Church Camp”, by Cara Meredith
Written on July 30, 2025 at 11:14 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
A Book Review Nadine Templer May 20 READ IN APP I have just finished this most excellent book. Even though the topic is about church camps, the book actually tackles… Read More
Who’s Liberal?, by Nadine Templer
Written on July 30, 2025 at 7:01 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Nadine Templer Jul 27 “And among the prophets of Jerusalem, I have seen something horrible: They commit adultery and live a lie. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so… Read More
Prodigal Spouse / Josephus & Jesus: New Evidence / Romans 16
Written on July 30, 2025 at 12:30 am, by Douglas Jacoby
THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby For the audiovisual version of the bulletin (YouTube, about 3 minutes, read by Chase Mackintosh), click here. . 30 July 2025 . Good morning from Manchester Airport!… Read More
Key NT Passages: Rom 16:25-27
Written on July 30, 2025 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
The last three verses of Paul’s letter to the Romans are golden. They are hardly throwaway lines, or just a polite ending to his meaty epistle. Find out why. Listen… Read More
Stop in the Name of Love, by John Teal
Written on July 27, 2025 at 9:17 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
On March 27, 1965, The Supremes’ “Stop! In the Name of Love” became their fourth single to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Here are the… Read More
Let’s Talk About Adoption, by Nadine Templer
Written on July 26, 2025 at 11:09 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
A post at the suggestion of one of my readers Nadine Templer Jul 25 I have always wanted to adopt. I always dreamed of having a big family,… Read More
Hidden Anger Undermines Your Mental Health
Written on July 24, 2025 at 10:00 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Click below to share on social media or to forward this email to a friend Anger is an emotion not often talked about in Christian circles. When it is… Read More
Hope in Our Scars
Written on July 24, 2025 at 9:38 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Watch now Aimee Byrd Andrew Boakye, PhD. Jul 23 READ IN APP For anyone who is either thinking about deconstructing faith, in the midst of it, feeling disillusioned about… Read More
The Heart of Paul / What is the Merneptah Stele? / Teaching support: Zambia & Zimbabwe / Our Journey
Written on July 23, 2025 at 12:45 am, by Douglas Jacoby
THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby For the audiovisual version of the bulletin, “The Weekly Word” (YouTube, about 3 minutes, read by Chase Mackintosh), click here. . 23 July 2025 . Good morning… Read More
Key NT passages: Acts 28:30-31
Written on July 23, 2025 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
The Apostle Paul is under house arrest. Luke records his final words in Acts (prior to his release, a couple more years of effective evangelistic activity, and execution). Gain a… Read More
Are Christians Using Fear Tactics?
Written on July 21, 2025 at 3:36 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
July 2025 Video Highlights: Are Christians Using Fear Tactics? How You Can Respond to Atheist Challenges to the Bible, God, and “Fear Tactics” In this full Stand to Reason podcast, Greg… Read More
The Dangers of Subservience
Written on July 17, 2025 at 1:29 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Nadine Templer Jul 17, 2025 “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not… Read More
Why Do So Many People Think Trump Is Good?
Written on July 17, 2025 at 1:22 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
The work of the moral philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre helps illuminate some central questions of our time. By David Brooks July 8, 2025 There’s a question that’s been bugging me for nearly… Read More
7 Tips for Helping Your Church Become More Disability-Accessible
Written on July 16, 2025 at 7:20 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
July 14, 2025 by: Sandra Peoples This article is part of the 7 Tips series. The Paralytic Friend In Mark 2 we read about a group of friends who were facing some challenges. They had… Read More
Dating Methods in Archaeology
Written on July 16, 2025 at 1:27 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Five ways we date the ancient world Nathan Steinmeyer July 16, 2025 Pottery and stratigraphy display from Agias Sofias Metro station in Thessaloniki, Greece. Photo courtesy Mark Wilson. “Since its inception,… Read More
Navigate life with prayer as your compass
Written on July 16, 2025 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
In a world that never seems to pause, finding time to connect with God can be a challenge. Amen and Amen: A Timeless Collection of Prayers and Hymns for Life’s Journey simplifies… Read More
Personal or Community Conversion?
Written on July 15, 2025 at 3:02 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Nadine Templer May 17 In the church, we would study the Bible with people thoroughly before they could get baptized and thereby become Christians. We had a whole study… Read More
In Favor of Multi-Generational Ministries
Written on July 15, 2025 at 2:03 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Nadine Templer Jul 14 Traditionally many churches are split into ministries based on age groups or life situations. So you will have children’s ministry, teen ministry, student ministry, married,… Read More
Is It Irrational to Believe in Miracles?
Written on July 15, 2025 at 1:23 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
By Christopher Reese Jul 14 Philosophers and sociologists have observed that in the wake of the European Enlightenment of the 17th and 18th centuries, we now live in a disenchanted… Read More
Bring It! Or… Maybe Don’t? Rethinking Strength in Church Leadership
Written on July 14, 2025 at 6:25 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Faith Rewired Fresh eyes. Fresh heart. Following Jesus into the real world. Why gentleness—not force—is the mark of true spiritual leadership. Andrew Kitchen Jun 15 “He preached a powerful sermon.” “He… Read More
The Vasectomy Story
Written on July 14, 2025 at 5:39 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Nadine Templer Jul 8 READ IN APP We are moving countries, and as my husband was throwing away old papers, he came across a letter for a vasectomy appointment dating… Read More
When the Cover Up Gets Exposed, by Nadine Templer
Written on July 11, 2025 at 6:38 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
God is Not to Be Mocked Nadine Templer Jun 24 A couple of days ago, a well-known pastor of a large church in Texas, Brady Boyd, resigned after allegations that… Read More
Helping People Through Doubt, by Bobby Conway
Written on July 10, 2025 at 5:58 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Jul 9 If you’ve never heard the agony of a doubter and despair of a near apostate, I would like to provide you a glimpse. In 2013, I received… Read More
The Religion Business
Written on July 10, 2025 at 5:47 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Nadine Templer Jun 30 “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you;… Read More
The Meeting House / Breath Prayers / Heading to Jerusalem
Written on July 9, 2025 at 12:30 am, by Douglas Jacoby
THE BULLETIN OF IBTM (THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE TEACHING MINISTRY) with Douglas Jacoby For the audiovisual version of the bulletin (YouTube, about 3 minutes, read by Chase Mackintosh), click here. . 9 July 2025 …. Read More
An Overlooked Argument for God and Against Naturalism
Written on July 8, 2025 at 7:26 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
An Overlooked Argument for God and Against Naturalism By Christopher Reese Jun 30 We live in a disenchanted world, and naturalism is the lens through which many people in the… Read More
Key NT Passages: Luke 9:51
Written on July 7, 2025 at 12:09 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
Starting in Luke 9:51 Jesus begins to resolutely make his way to Jerusalem. And so must we! Click on the arrow for a 7-minute talk on this important NT passage.
An Unabashed Call to Men to Exercise Spiritual Effort
Written on July 5, 2025 at 1:42 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Kent Hughes We will never get anywhere in life without discipline—whether in the arts, trades, business, athletics, or academics. Whatever your pursuit—sports, music, writing, or craftsmanship—you will never achieve greatness… Read More
Race and Sexuality / Are You a Conservative?
Written on July 2, 2025 at 12:33 am, by Douglas Jacoby
THE BULLETIN OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby For the audiovisual version of the bulletin (YouTube, about 3 minutes, read by Chase Mackintosh), click here. . 2 July 2025 Good morning from Lancashire. After spending… Read More
Q&A 1702—Are you a conservative?
Written on July 2, 2025 at 12:11 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Hi! Okay, I’m a bit nervous to ask this, but here goes:. In your response to a question regarding Idan Dershowitz, you say “Conservative scholars, recognizing God’s prerogative to reveal… Read More
Q&A 1701—Once an elder, always an elder?
Written on July 2, 2025 at 12:03 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Am I legitimately an elder? I was appointed as an elder in our church, but then the church became multiple churches, and I resigned as an elder (for the entire group)… Read More
Ancient Humans | Becoming Ourselves (Paleolithic)
Written on July 1, 2025 at 11:53 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Resources We Think You’ll Enjoy Ancient Humans | Becoming ourselves (Paleolithic) From the Paleolithic to the Neolithic, this two-part series explores the development of both the physical and spiritual aspects… Read More
“Seeing Through the Eyes of the Prophets”, by Richard Rohr
Written on July 1, 2025 at 5:17 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
An Episode of The Bible for Normal People (a Review) Nadine Templer May 15 I have just listened to episode no.296 of “The Bible for Normal People”, in which Richard Rohr… Read More
