I Loved Being the Favored “Teacher’s Pet” in Third Grade

I Loved Being the Favored “Teacher’s Pet” in Third Grade

When I was in third grade, I was Mrs. Leighton’s “teacher’s pet.” Everyone knew, especially my fellow students, that Mrs. Leighton favored me. The feeling of her favor was like drinking living water for my child’s thirsty soul. Mrs. Leighton, for...
Book Giveaway: “Vindicating the Vixens”

Book Giveaway: “Vindicating the Vixens”

Book Giveaway time again! I’m featuring a fascinating book about the women of the Bible: Vindicating the Vixens. Each chapter is written by a different scholar. Sandra Glahn is the general editor. Just check out some of the intriguing chapter titles: Eve: The...
A Roman Father Couldn’t Disinherit an Adopted Son

A Roman Father Couldn’t Disinherit an Adopted Son

In the Roman culture when Paul wrote his Epistle to the Ephesians, a Roman father could disinherit a son born into the family, but not an adopted child. That fact has everything to do with Paul assuring his readers they were secure in their salvation. Here’s...