Bye bye, ties

Bye bye, ties

Fall reading days offer professor types an opportunity to change gears for a bit. This year I’ve benefitted from a retreat with my support group of brothers in ministry that has been going on for 29 years, a day of hiking with my lovely wife, and a few more days...
Diggin’ it — for real

Diggin’ it — for real

Have you ever wished that, just once, you could participate in a real live archaeological dig in Israel? Here’s your chance! Nurturing Faith Experiences, in partnership with Campbell University Divinity School, has arranged for a limited number of participants...
Sermon stealing

Sermon stealing

The topic of pulpit plagiarism has been in the news since pastor Bill Shillady sought to capitalize on a series of devotions he sent Hillary Clinton during her ill-fated presidential campaign by publishing them as Strong for a Moment Like This. After the book came...
Not so fast

Not so fast

One frustrating aspect of archaeology is that it takes time: no matter how large the team, you can’t descend on a promising tel and uncover all of its secrets in one season — or even in twenty. Archaeology is a meticulous business that requires careful...