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Mind the Historical and Cultural Gap in Scripture
Why does the historical and cultural context of a Bible passage matter? Sometimes we read Scripture like the events happened in this sort of biblical vacuum, kind of sterile or generic. Or even worse, although we likely don't even realize it, when we read the Bible we...
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Bible Study for Children: 6 Guidelines to Help
The Bible isn’t just for adults. You can help your children study the Bible too. God’s Word is also for every person no matter our culture, time in history, or age. The truths are just as meaningful for children as they are for adults. But it’s our responsibility to...
4 R Bible Study Method for Everyday Use
What Bible study method do you use? Do you feel confident when you open your Bible or a bit unsure? You can approach God's Word with confidence that you can understand it and with anticipation knowing God will teach you something about Himself. Although there are...
Is Jesus the promised Messiah?
Was Jesus really the promised Messiah of the Old Testament? Christians observe Christmas to remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus. But why? Why is the birth of one baby so significant? Christians recognize that the babe born in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago was...
Free Christmas Devotional Resources for You
What comes to mind when you first hear "Christmas?" You may feel overwhelmed by the busyness of shopping, cooking, and cleaning that often fills this time of year. Or, you may happily anticipate the decorating, parties, cookie exchanges, and plethora of Hallmark...
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...
5 Tips to Help You Understand the Psalms
Most of us love the book of Psalms. We connect to them in a unique way because they engage our emotions and ignite our imagination. But do we understand the psalms as well as we could? Thirty-three percent of the Old Testament is poetry and Psalms is the biggest book...
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 languages of the Bible – we must choose from the many English translations of the Bible. But there are dozens and dozens to...
What My Quiet Time Looks Like
We talk a lot about having a quiet time with God, but not as much about what it is or what it looks like. Although the term isn't in the Bible, Jesus modeled it for us. Christians use the phrase "quiet time" to describe that regular, intentional time we spend alone...
25-Day Thanksgiving Guide
Thanksgiving is almost here. It's that time of year when we put greater emphasis on being grateful, when we contemplate all God has done and provided. But often we struggle with expressing our gratitude to God. Sometimes we allow the busyness of the season to derail...
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