You and your Bible in 2025 …
As the new year begins, many Christians feel inspired to take up the challenge of reading the entire Bible in a year. It’s a noble goal, but […]
31
Dec
2024
Blog Tag
Bible
02
Dec
2024
The Bible oozes instructions for happier and more harmonious relationships …
In an age where relationship advice fills bookshelves and social media feeds, it’s easy to overlook an ancient text that is a vast treasure trove of wisdom […]
19
Nov
2024
How understanding the “honor and shame” society of Bible times brings greater context to some scripture …
The societies of the Bible operated on an honor/shame framework, fundamentally different from the individualistic cultures many of us live in today. In this more communal system, […]
23
Sep
2024
Tips for studying the Bible so you can grow in knowledge and understanding …
The average Christian today often opens their Bible with good intentions but no clear roadmap. Many don’t know where to begin, how to navigate Scripture, or how […]
09
Jan
2023
Let’s answer the question of which is more important, Bible study or prayer …
It seems to be a persistent question among Christians: “Which is more important, daily time reading/studying the Bible, or prayer?” Let’s broach answering the question with another […]
29
Aug
2022
Four ways of thinking that can contradict or oppose truth …
It was Winston Churchill who once quipped, “Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened.” […]
11
Jul
2022
Just how much prayer and Bible study each day does a Christian need?
Many people who profess to be Christians think of the spiritual disciplines of prayer and Bible reading/study as duties or chores — something a Christian is “supposed” […]
10
Dec
2021
Christian, you’ll need more than a new Bible reading plan for 2024 …
When I saw the meme to the right posted on social media this week, I thought, “Amen!” Every January, a person I know proudly posts on social […]
27
Oct
2021
Relational insights from the Bible: How NOT to ruin sincere forgiveness and reconciliation …
Joseph — that guy with the splendid coat we read about in the Old Testament — was a remarkable fellow. Not only was he an administrative whiz, […]
20
Sep
2021
Biblical insights for good relationships …
Most of us want a life enriched by good relationships. I write “most” because there are those dysfunctional individuals who seem to thrive on conflict. Most of […]