A valley called Hell
JESUS DIDN’T USE THE WORD “HELL.” That’s an English word invented to help convey a Jewish idea about punishment for sin. When we read in our English Bibles about Jesus saying “Hell,” he’s usually talking …
Where worms don’t die
I’D LIKE YOU TO DO something for me if you can spare the time. Tell me what you think about something I’m going to put in the Casual English Bible paraphrase I’m writing. It’s for the Gospel of Mark, which I hope to release this week. What you’re …
Am I good enough to make it into heaven?
IT’S THE BIBLE QUESTION OF THE WEEK. It comes from Tom Hartman, an Oakie who wins a free, signed copy of a book of mine. He chose Bible Snapshots. I asked my Facebook readers to tell me what one question they would ask God if they got the chance. …
What’s hell like?
IT’S THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK. It comes from Ricardo Garcia-Suarez, who wins a free book of mine for his troubles (Ricardo, email me). Here’s his question. It’s kinda long, which suggests Ricardo might be a candidate for the ministry. I’ve …
Damnation: Is eternity rigged?
IT’S THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK It comes from Naomi Broach, who won a free copy of my three-book set called “Complete Bible Discovery Set.” OK, actually it’s called “Stephen M. Miller’s Complete Bible Discovery Set,” but that’s embarrassing. Though my …
The devil in heaven?
IT’S THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK It comes from Rachel Fry, who wins a free book for her trouble. She says her question comes from this verse in the Bible: “One day when the angels came to report to God, Satan, who was the Designated Accuser, came along …
A day in hell
I SPENT YESTERDAY IN HELL. That’s what I had to write about. It’s kinda like writing a travel piece about Bora-Bora, another place I’ve never been. At one point in the day I was absolutely surrounded by stacks of books. On my desk. …
