Delight in God as He delights in you
Delight is found in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. We can affirm, God delights in his people. He delights in our obedience and calls on us to delight in him and his law.
How biblical genre guides understanding of the Bible
Genre can help us understand what the scripture reveals about God and how to read that type of book. Reading a historical account, like the encounter of David and Abigail, is different from reading Psalm 42. By using genre to understand what we are reading, we have another tool to interpret it well.
Book Review: Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend
This book would make my recommendation list for all Christians, and for most church curriculum as well. It helps empower us as Christians and helps us have healthy relationships with fellow Christians.
Biblical Joy and Happiness
Joy comes from God. It is in his presence, the relationship that draws us into obedience, and the worship we offer him for who he is that lifts us up when we are in difficulty. The Lord draws us nearer to him in these ways, giving us cause to find joy in all circumstances.
Obstacles to Effective Bible Study
Obstacles to effective Bible study may lead us to have head knowledge of God, but not heart knowledge, and certainly not change. The antidote to these hindrances is unfortunately not easy but is simple.
Present: The Gift of Grace, More than Salvation
The present that we receive when we grasp grace of salvation does so much more than saving. That grace works in us to grow us into the Christlike character that builds others up and gifts others with the Godliness that he has bestowed upon us.
Book Review: Emotionally Healthy Discipleship by Peter Scazzero
Emotionally Healthy Discipleship by Peter Scazzero is written mainly for churches and church leaders who are looking to address discipleship and move their members to maturity in Christ.
What does the Bible say about fear and Fearing the Lord?
God is worthy of all honor and glory, this is the awe that ‘fear of the Lord’ is referencing. We revere the Lord; we call him valuable and precious. Considering the parable from Matthew, we can see how the ‘fear of the Lord’ also drives out all fear.
Evaluating Church Bible Study or Curricula
This is just a quick overview of the process of selecting a curriculum for a church.
Present in the Chaos
Present has been about shutting out the noise and being there. The noise and busy-ness could easily set my schedule if I don’t make the choice to do what I do. God is of order.
Book Review: Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist
Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist takes a meaningful look at what living out God’s calling in our lives looks like, the balance that is required to fulfill all the various callings, in the author’s case that’s author, speaker, mom, wife, friend.
Envy – How I’m dealing with it biblically
Of itself, jealousy or envy are signals that we need to understand what is going on and how God would remind us to address it. They are just signals, not sin. They can become sinful when we dwell on them, and they begin to encompass discontentment and bitterness sets in.
4 Types of Online Bible Study
Online Bible studies vary by involvement and community development. What’s good and what’s not about them?
‘Present’ - 2023 Word of the Year
I’ll start with the basics of ‘PRESENT’ this month: define the word, see what the Bible has to say as an introduction, and then see what I can do to keep present as a focus through the year. This word has a few definitions, so I am keen to see how God unfolds it.
Book Review - Ruthless Trust: The Ragamuffin’s Path to God by Brennan Manning
In Ruthless Trust, Brennan Manning undertakes to believe in all that he has studied of God through the years. He tells of the glory of God, the love of God.