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Why Are There So Many Bible Translations?
So. Many. Choices. Really, why do we need so many different Bible translations? Isn't one enough?Unless we read Hebrew and Greek – the original language of the Bible – we must choose from the many English translations of the Bible. But there are dozens and dozens to...
3 Tips to Help You Understand Proverbs
Want to live wisely? Then read the book of Proverbs. These timeless sayings are chock-full of biblical wisdom and insight. Proverbs are easy to remember and often fun to say. For instance, men love to quote Proverbs 21:9: “Better to live on a corner of the roof than...
10 Observation Tips for Better Bible Study
Want to get more out of your personal time in God’s Word? You can do better Bible Study through being an active observer. Every Scripture passage in the Bible has just ONE meaning – what God meant when the Scripture was first written. Our task as students of the...
Who Controls Your Calendar?
I use the Apple calendar. I love that an addition or change on one device syncs with my other devices. Before the Apple calendar I had a Palm Pilot. Before the Palm Pilot, I faithfully kept a paper calendar I referred to every day. That just confirms what I've known...
21 Scripture Prayers to Pray
When you pray for others, what do you pray? Often the first things that come to our minds are physical needs. We often pray for their health, physical protection, jobs, relationships, and school. And God does want us to pray for these things (See Matthew 6:11, Acts...
What’s the “Good” of Romans 8:28?
A lot of people have been quoting Romans 8:28 lately. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've all been looking for some "good." We want to believe that no matter how things look right now, everything is going to work out in the end. Disappointments, grief,...
When Life Doesn’t Turn Out the Way You Expect
Things don't always turn out the way you expect. I expected to visit New York City in April with my daughters and daughter-in-law. We spent months planning our trip. Two Broadway shows. The Statue of Liberty. The 911 Memorial and Museum. A walking food tour. Central...
How to Have a Quiet Time When You Have No Time that’s Quiet
COVID-19 has changed many things. Perhaps even your daily time with God. After all, how do you have a quiet time when you’re literally never alone. With schools and daycares closed and your spouse working from home it’s even hard to get to the bathroom by yourself. I...
Why Does God Allow Suffering in the Lives of Christians?
Hardship has been part of the human story since Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden and sin entered the world. But, why? Our all-powerful God could prevent every evil and difficulty if He chose. So, why doesn’t He? Why does God allow suffering in the lives of...
The 5 Ps of the Lord’s Prayer
Do you struggle with prayer? Many of us do. Even Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them to pray (Luke 11:1). Jesus’ response, found in both Luke and Matthew, is commonly referred to as the Lord’s Prayer. But some biblical scholars suggest it would be more accurately...
