The story of the birth of Jesus as told from Luke's perspective includes such things as angels and shepherds but no mention of the magi. Learn why the story of Jesus' birth might have been written in this way and what its symbolism can mean for you in your spiritual journey.

Before Jesus, the story of his cousin, John the Baptist, sets the spiritual stage for the coming of the Messiah and in our own stories, the Light of Christ Consciousness. Learn what the story of the life of John the Baptist teaches us about our own spiritual path and readiness "to put on the Mind of Christ."

This famous story of betrayal is actually a powerful coming of age story in our own spiritual life. Learn about the real source of this story (hint: it has a source prior to the Bible!) and how it applies to your life today!

Ever wished for a sign from God? Want to strengthen your trust that God really will come through for you? Join Jim and Karen as they look at the story of Gideon, who illustrated a practice of trusting God that relates to our own journeys toward greater faith

In several places in the Bible are insertions to the narrative that seem to come out of nowhere and even at times contradict the story where it is found.

After the patriarchs and before kings were established, there were judges. These were leaders believed to be "raised up" by God to lead the people and act as prophets. One was a woman named Deborah who was both spiritual and political leader.

While everyone is familiar with the story of Cain and Abel and their rivalry, few may be aware that this represents a repeating motif in the Bible—that of brothers vying for leadership or their father's favor.

Did you know that there is a story in the Bible that attempts to explain why people speak different languages? Did you know that it also provides some mystical insight that you can use in your own life?

Is the story of Noah and the ark historical fact or allegory? What was its purpose and how can we use insights from this story for our own lives today?

What does the Bible teach about the taking of life? Is it ever sanctioned or always wrong? What did Jesus teach about capital punishment? Join our discussion as we explore the Bible for references that shed light on many of our present day ethical questions.