In our culture we often think of hope as being a mere wish. Oftentimes, we use the word hope when we desire something, but all evidence indicates that what we desire will not happen. We express a hope for something,…
Why Does Success Leave Us Empty?
Thanks for visiting Bible Mountain. This is the second in a series of parables about the meaning and purpose of life. This series is designed for people who are trying to make sense of the pain and suffering we see…
How to win the culture war (Proverbs 11:30)
There once was a young Prince who was the most handsome man in the whole kingdom. Unfortunately, some antagonism developed between the Prince and his father, the King, so the Prince decided to rebel against his father. The Prince did…
What is man that God magnifies us?
Think about what you don’t see in a picture of the earth. You don’t see any man-made objects. The largest man-made objects ever created are so tiny and insignificant compared to the earth, they don’t even show up on a picture of…
Why is life given to those who suffer?
4,000 years ago there was a man named Job who had a good life. He was wealthy and respected, and the pleasures of his life outweighed any suffering he had to endure. But then he lost everything, including his children…
How to live an exceptional life
In the 6th century BC, God said to Ezekiel: “Son of man, if a country sins against Me by committing unfaithfulness, and I stretch out My hand against it, destroy its supply of bread, send famine against it and cut…
Are you hopeful about your life?
Do you have interests and abilities that aren’t being used? Does life seem to fly by without any purpose? Are you confused about what God is doing with your life? If so, you are not alone. Many people have these…