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First Steps to Study a Bible Book
Want to study a Bible book but not sure how to begin? Before reading chapter one, verse one, doing a little investigation on the background of the book will lay the right foundation and expand your understanding. Start with the Background The Bible was not...
Bible Journaling can Enhance Your Bible Study
About ten years ago I was speaking at a women’s conference and attended a breakout a woman led on creative Bible journaling. This “journaling” was really beautiful art. She showed us how to visibly and creatively express the truths found in a passage in the margin or...
What is Inductive Bible Study?
Maybe you've heard the term "inductive Bible study" but aren't exactly sure what it is. Or maybe you're familiar with the meaning but have never used this method to study the Bible before. This post will define the term, explain the goal, describe the process, and...
What’s Your Bible Reading Plan for 2024?
If we want to know God better and grow spiritually, we need to be in His Word. And that doesn't happen by accident. We need to be intentional. We NEED a Bible reading plan. How do you plan to be in Scripture in the new year? It is not unspiritual to plan. At best,...
Look for Jesus in the Old Testament
When you read the Bible, do you look for Jesus in the Old Testament? Everything in the first 39 books of the Bible points to Jesus and His saving work. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells the one story (metanarrative) of God's redemption through Jesus Christ....
Free 8-Day Light of Christmas Devotional Guide
Christmas is less than two weeks away. You may be "not even started," "all done!" or somewhere in between. But wherever you are in that process, it's not too late to take some time to focus on Who we celebrate. And I want to help. MY GIFT TO YOU - A CHRISTMAS...
How Well Do You Know the Real Christmas Story?
So, how well do you know the real Christmas story? Can you separate biblical truth from pure fiction? Many “facts” we think we know about Jesus’ birth are not really factual at all. Centuries of tradition and even popular culture have affected the way we view the...
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...
Titus Bible Study
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