by Kathy | May 6, 2025 | Bible Study Tools and Tips, biblical literacy, Uncategorized
I love to read. I read fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, I particularly like legal thrillers, biblical fiction, and historical fiction set in WW2. I also read lots of biblical commentary and theologically heavy non-fiction. I don’t handle all these types of books...
by Kathy | Apr 29, 2025 | biblical literacy, Discipleship, Uncategorized
I am not always right. I am sure I make Bible mistakes ALL THE TIME. But when I discover I’ve made one, I work to fix it. And I hope that when I make these mistakes someone will graciously point them out to me. So, in a desire to be faithful in even the little...
by Kathy | Apr 22, 2025 | Bible Study Tools and Tips, biblical literacy, Uncategorized
Many Christians lack confidence that they will be able to understand the Bible when they read it. The problem is not with the person or the Bible. It’s simply a lack of the right tools. However, with a little guidance you can interpret the original meaning of what you...
by Kathy | Apr 15, 2025 | Bible Study Tools and Tips, biblical literacy, Resources, Uncategorized
Observation is the first step of any solid Bible study method. But before we talk about how to observe a Bible passage, let’s take a moment to touch on what observation is and why we do it. Our overall goal of Bible study is to know God better and...
by Kathy | Apr 1, 2025 | Bible, Discipleship, God's Word for Today
Anyone who commits to read and study the Bible probably desires to correctly understand it. While a host of things may hinder that process, likely the most common hindrance to proper understanding is failing to consider the biblical context. (Philippians 4:13 is a...
by Kathy | Mar 25, 2025 | biblical literacy, Discipleship, Theology
There are many common Christian “slogans” that aren’t necessarily grounded in biblical truth. But too often we accept them as fact. But just because we hear something – or say something – over and over again doesn’t mean it’s...
by Kathy | Mar 18, 2025 | Bible Study Tools and Tips, Family and parenting, Trials and difficulties
Proverbs 22:6 is a well-known and well-loved verse. This small proverb has comforted and encouraged many parents. But it’s also brought great discouragement and disappointment to many others. But, the problem is not in the proverb. The problem comes from the...
by Kathy | Mar 11, 2025 | Bible study Lessons, Bible Study Tools and Tips, biblical literacy, Quiet Time, Uncategorized
Connecting words, also known as connectives or linking words, are common words that are easy to overlook when we read and study Scripture. Yet, grammar and sentence structure help us properly understanding a biblical text. In fact, some of the most familiar words can...
by Kathy | Mar 4, 2025 | Bible, biblical literacy, Discipleship, Uncategorized
Many Christians tell me they listen to the Bible more than they read it. Some listen because they are auditory learners, some because they struggle with reading on some level, but most listen over reading due to busyness. Since time is tight they listen to the Bible...
by Kathy | Feb 25, 2025 | Bible study Lessons, God's Word for Today, Quiet Time, Resources, Uncategorized
Okay, I admit it. I used to avoid reading the boring parts of the Bible. Sections like genealogy lists, the greetings at the end of epistles, and many parts of the Old Testament law. Particularly those civil laws like what to do if a neighbor’s ox falls in your pit or...
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