Who was Matthew of the New Testament?

The Gospel according to Matthew in the New Testament is attributed to Matthew (note we do not know for sure). He never says that he is the author and the historical records are not what you would call primary sources. There are...

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Who was John?

The Bible Project gives us a good overview of the Gospel of John in the New Testament.

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Eyewitness account of 1906 San Francisco earthquake

My gramma, Elisa Hansen Broberg lived in San Francisco during the April 1906 earthquake. She was 32 years old, married to my grandfather, Ernst Johan Broberg. Elisa had three living children at the time — Max who was born...

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New Testament Overview

It’s a new year to study the gospel, and this year we are focusing on the New Testament. This video from The Bible Project gives a good overview of the history.  

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Kilauea Volcano Lava flow and caldera

Yes, I think I will go back to school and become a volcanologist. Not only does it roll off the tongue pleasantly, it seems to imply I may be part of the Vulcan tribe. Plus, it would be fun to answer the question, “what do...

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