3 Warnings on Bible Interpretation and how to Heed them
We all need to be on our toes when using a guide or reading a book about the Bible. We need to use the Bible to sift any other text or theory we read. Only the Bible will explain if we have misinterpreted it.
To Trust and Obey a Loving God
Why is it easier to obey God than to trust him? Is that even true?
Book Review: Wholehearted Faith by Rachel Held Evans with Jeff Chu
The posthumously published Wholehearted Faith is a stunning collection of thoughts about how difficult this life that we have chosen can be, yet how rewarding it is to know our Lord and walk that chosen life. It describes the struggle of believing whole-heartedly as we are called.
Preaching Christ like the Colossians
In some way, it seems we can preach Christ with our lives. While we live Christ, our lives teach or preach who we believe in. The challenge is to ensure our preaching is consistently Christ.
How to Do Inductive Bible Study in 3 Steps
The inductive study is an aid for those who wish to understand the Bible as written rather than depend on someone else’s understanding. It can be eye-opening.
Trust in God’s Timing
God is faithful and trustworthy; we have nothing to fear. He shows up, in time, every time.
Book Review With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God by Skye Jethani
With offers readers an opportunity to consider their relationship with God, presenting five ‘postures’ we Christians may take with God.
Spiritual Growth Like the Colossians
Paul explains to the Colossians what spiritual maturity looks like in four aspects. Colossians 1:1-14
How to Study the Bible Chapter-by-Chapter
Chapter-by-chapter study of the Bible allows the opportunity to dive deep into a single portion of scripture while also keeping the big picture in mind. We can focus on themes or lessons that God has given us through the Bible.
4 Ways to Increase your Trustworthiness to God
We have been trained up to meet the challenges that we have in life. Even better, we have the Spirit accompanying us in these challenges. God trusts us in the measure that he sees our trustworthiness. Increase that trustworthiness in these four ways.
Book Review: Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison
If you would like a gentle yet honest and challenging introduction to the race question, this book is a good one. Personal, balanced, and relatable, Be the Bridge opened my eyes to what needs to be done and how I can make a difference.
4 ways to be more like Jesus
Jesus is much more than only four characteristics. He compassionate, forgiving, gentle, and obedient; and we can be too. We are instructed to put on the character of Christ, to be like Jesus. Start with one of these four today.
How to Study the Bible Book by Book
6 steps to studying the Bible book by book . Studying a whole book of the Bible encourages us to find connections and flow within the context of the book. This offers a look at the word in context, even well-known verses may come to new light when read in context.
God trusts you
God approved you and entrusted you with his plans. He trusts you and believes in you to carry them out and has sent his Spirit as a seal of his presence as you co-labor.
Book Review: The God Who Trusts by Wm. Curtis Holtzen
The God Who Trusts puts forth ideas that God not only trusts but risks and hurts all for us humans. It has certainly stretched my thinking on God and who he is, what he has done and continues to do for me and all humanity.