Fifteen years ago, I posted a study of my favorite book in the Bible, Ecclesiastes. Jeffrey Meyers’ work, “A Table in the Mist,” served as my guide for the study. I found myself drawn to Ecclesiastes, a book that is remarkably unique and frequently misunderstood...
Wisdom From Kammbia Book Review 199: Rediscovering Jonah by Tim Keller
by MHill | Jul 4, 2026 | Book Reviews, Books of the Bible, Christianity, Marion's Favorite Books, Marion's Favorites, Marion's Reading Life Blog, Nonfiction, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
The Book of Jonah has been on my mind for the past several weeks. I don’t know why one of the most popular Old Testament stories has been in my thoughts lately. I decided to embrace those thoughts rather than push them away; my plan was to first revisit the Book of...
Introduction to the Book of Titus
by MHill | Feb 22, 2014 | Books of the Bible, Study of Titus
A few years ago, I decided that I would I do online bible studies for the lesser known books of the Bible. It seems even amongst Christians, we have our favorite books of the Bible. From the Gospels to Paul's most popular letters (Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, 1...
Habakkuk 3:1-19 (Habakkuk’s Prayer)
by MHill | Dec 8, 2012 | Books of the Bible, Study of Habakkuk
O Lord, I have heard the report of you, and your work, O Lord, do I fear. In the midst of the years revive it; in the midst of the years make it known; in wrath remember mercy. God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. His splendor covered the heavens,...
Habakkuk 1:12-2:20 (His 2nd Complaint and God’s Response)
by MHill | Dec 1, 2012 | Books of the Bible, Study of Habakkuk
Are you from everlasting O Lord my God, my Holy One We shall not die O Lord, you have ordained them as a judgment And you, O'Rock have established them for reproof You who are of purer eyes than to see evil And cannot look at wrong Why do you idly look at traitors And...
Habakkuk 1:2-11(The 1st Complaint and God’s Response)
by MHill | Nov 24, 2012 | Books of the Bible, Study of Habakkuk
O Lord, how long shall I cry for help and you will not hear? Or cry to you Violence! and you will not save? Why do make me see iniquity, and why do you idly look at wrong? Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contention arise. So the law is paralyzed,...
Habakkuk: An Introduction
by MHill | Nov 18, 2012 | Books of the Bible, Study of Habakkuk
Last summer, I did an online Bible Study on the Book of Ecclesiastes(my favorite book) and now I'm going to write and post a study on the Book of Habakkuk. Let's face it, many Christians when they open their bibles don't go looking for the Book of Habakkuk for their...
Wisdom of Marion Vol 1.36 (Ecclesiastes 12:1-14)
by MHill | Jul 24, 2011 | Books of the Bible, Study of Ecclesiastes, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
12th Study: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 Well, we have reached the final chapter of Ecclesiastes and the last edition of this online Bible study. I want to thank all of those who have read each entry as they were posted or read some of the entries, and even those of you who...
Wisdom of Marion Vol 1.35 (Ecclesiastes 11:1-10)
by MHill | Jul 16, 2011 | Books of the Bible, Study of Ecclesiastes, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
11th Study: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 After ten chapters, I know some of you think that the Book of Ecclesiastes is a stark, even bleek book in the Bible. Hmmm...I can see that. However, I believe Solomon's journey through wisdom doesn't sugarcoat life in all its facets....
Wisdom of Marion Vol 1.33 (Ecclesiastes 10:1-20)
by MHill | Jul 2, 2011 | Books of the Bible, Study of Ecclesiastes, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
10th Study: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 The overarching theme to Chapter 10 for me is that how does one use wisdom and having wisdom still can make you vulnerable to indiscretion and sin at any time. Pastor Meyers writes this: Wisdom is a god-given gift that will bring you...