Back in my school days, my teachers taught me to create a routine for my work. They told me to do my homework at the same time, in the same location, and for the same length of time each night. For the most part, I followed their advice, never quite knowing their reasoning. After a …
I like to make lists and keep track of things. I have a calendar on my phone, but I also use a Bullet Journal to remind me of daily tasks. Then there’s the app with all my reminders. A different app keeps track of my writing. You get the idea. But, one of my most …
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We live in the information age and our lives have never been busier. As our days whirl by, we wonder how anything gets done. Our phones are constantly buzzing, notifying us of the latest email or news alert. With all the chaos in our lives, it’s hard to make time for Bible study. This is …
A new year is quickly approaching. It’s around this time that many start making New Year’s resolutions. Talk of self improvement and doing better than the previous year is in the air. Christians are no different. We too want to grow and mature. My goal for the new year is getting back to basics. This …
I’ve always struggled with Scripture memory. Growing up with computers, it didn’t seem necessary. Even with my day job, a lot of what I do is more about knowing where to find the answer than knowing it myself. As long as I can Google the answer, I’m good. As a result, I know lots of …
The end of the year is always a festive time. In November friends & families across America gather to share a meal and give thanks for their many God-given blessings. Immediately after, our attention turns to Christmas, as we prepare to give and exchange gifts with loved ones. This is also the perfect time to …
As a Christian, if you want to grow in your faith, I believe there are four things you should do: 1) read your Bible, 2) pray, 3) worship God, and 4) live out the truths of Scripture. If you do these four things regularly, your faith will look like Samson’s biceps. In my book Raw …
Have you ever wondered what those verse references are that appear to the side or beneath your Bible text? Those lists of Bible verses are called cross-references. They help you find passages related to the one you’re currently studying. If you let them, cross-references can be your best friend in Bible study. Today we’re taking …
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Reading the Bible is hard enough on its own. Don’t make it any harder on yourself by using one whose language is difficult to understand. The first step to making Bible study easier and more enjoyable is to use a Bible translation you can easily read and understand. Today I want to help you choose …
Every Christian should enjoy Bible study. I believe this with all my being. It gets me out of bed in the morning. My life’s goal is to make sure Christians everywhere believe this too. What about you? Why should you enjoy Bible study? That’s a good question. Let me give you a handful of reasons …