Forty Years in the Wilderness Have you ever felt as if God has you in an extended wilderness experience? You feel stuck in the last place you ever wanted to be. A time of testing that might even feel like God has abandoned you or that you’re under some sort of...
Why is it Difficult to Understand the Bible? Do you struggle to understand the Bible? You’ve probably heard several reasons why this might be true. Some are obvious. For example, apostles Paul and Peter noted that the Holy Spirit is the ultimate author, working...
Do You Eat Scripture Like a Squirrel or a Raccoon? I have a mango tree in my backyard. Some years the harvest is plentiful—enough for me and the wildlife that consider the tree their personal buffet table. Other years the harvest is sparse, and I find myself...
When Bible Reading Becomes Discouraging Discouragement is real. And often the easiest time to become discouraged is during your own Bible reading. As you read the Bible, have you or a loved one ever thought, I’ll never measure up to these giants of the faith. How do...
Who Are the Least of These? Who are “the least of these”? The answer may not be what you expect. The phrase, “the least of these” is found in the parable of the Sheep and Goats that Jesus told in Matthew 25:31-46. This passage describes a coming time of...
Is Secret Knowledge Trustworthy? Kids love to play hide-and-go-seek. Even as adults, we enjoy making discoveries or being the first in our circle to learn new information. But what happens when that discovery is related to the Bible? Is new information a good...
The Trouble with Refrigerator Magnet Theology How many magnets grace the front of your refrigerator? One? Five? Twelve? Refrigerator magnets can be silly, serious, or snarky. They can be cute, corny, or sometimes even classy. Refrigerator magnets have also...
Bearing Each Other’s Burdens Without Enabling The season of giving has begun. Giving thanks. Giving gifts. And giving time and energy. Some say giving shouldn’t be limited to a range of dates on the calendar. The spirit of giving should last all year long....
Intentional Bible Study – Part 2 Intentional Bible study is not enough. That may not be what you expect to hear from a Bible teacher. But it’s true. Studying the Bible is not enough. Last week, I wrote about several non-negotiables we should practice when we open...
Intentional Bible Study – Part 1 There’s Bible study and then there’s intentional Bible study. But did you know intentionality begins with several non-negotiables before you open your Bible? A high view of God and His Word Instead of a high view of God and His...
Forty Years in the Wilderness Have you ever felt as if God has you in an extended wilderness experience? You...
Why is it Difficult to Understand the Bible? Do you struggle to understand the Bible? You’ve probably heard...
Do You Eat Scripture Like a Squirrel or a Raccoon? I have a mango tree in my backyard. Some years the harvest...