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Christmas Ideas & a Cyber Monday Deal
Now that Thanksgiving is over our thoughts turn toward Christmas preparation and activities. I spent all day Friday decorating. Every other item I pulled from the Christmas boxes hit me with warm memories from years past. First I unwrapped the ceramic caroler set my...
The Gratitude Whistle Stop
This post about gratitude is adapted from “Heirloom: Living and Leaving a Legacy of Faith,” Kathy Howard’s unique devotional that combines stories of faith with practical tips for spiritual legacy and helps for genealogy research. A train whistle always stops Lloyd in...
8 Activities to Help You Memorize Scripture
I You’re right. For most of us – me included - it's hard to memorize Scripture. It requires commitment, time, and purposeful effort. I'll be honest, my own Scripture memory work has been sporadic. But I've experienced that the worth far outweighs the work. A few...
Do You Misuse Philippians 4:13?
We see the verse on coffee mugs, t-shirts, and wall decor. It’s probably the most well-known and oft-quoted verse from Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13, NKJV Unfortunately, it’s also one...
9 Tips to Help You Stay Focused during Your Quiet Time
“What are your top two challenges when it comes to prayer, Bible reading, and study?” That’s the first question I asked on Facebook last week. Distractions and trouble focusing overwhelming topped the list. So, I asked a second question. “What do you do to stay...
4 Tips to Help You Understand the Prophets
I don’t know about you, but I tend to hesitate before jumping into reading or studying one of the prophets. In the past, I didn’t know how to correctly understand the prophets so I avoided them altogether. Now, I feel better equipped, but I also know I just can’t open...
6 Things You May Not Know about Apostle Paul
I thought I knew him. I followed his ministry. And over the years, I have read and reread his writings. But not long ago, I realized I didn’t know as much about the Apostle Paul as I thought. (For more on how to study the Bible see "The 4 R Bible Study Method for...
What is the Metanarrative of the Bible?
You may have heard this term in a number of different contexts. But, are you familiar with the metanarrative of the Bible? The term is not strictly a biblical term, but when used to talk about the Bible or Bible study it refers to the “Big Story” of Scripture. Sounds...
Americans’ Top 6 Frustrations with Bible Reading
Does Bible reading frustrate you? Do certain issues, roadblocks, or questions keep you from reading the Bible more often than you do? In the 2023 State of the Bible report, "Bible users" were asked about their top frustrations with Bible Reading on their own. (Note:...
Did the Apostle Paul Struggle with Sin?
The apostle Paul was not perfect. He did sin. But, did he constantly struggle with sin and regularly lose the battle? Some think that’s what Paul meant in Romans 7:14-25. For instance, Paul wrote: For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I...
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