As the children’s director at my church I am always looking for ways to get kids to engage with the Bible. The SOAP Bible study method is a great way to introduce children to studying God’s word. Doing a SOAP Bible study with kids is the same as it is for adults. Be creative reaching…
Does studying the Bible feel difficult or like a daunting task? You get so overwhelmed you end up scrolling through your phone because it’s easier. Yeah, I’ve been there too. Luckily, there are many great resources that can make studying the Bible easier. So, what tools do we need to study the Bible? There are…
The other day I got a new Bible that I was wanting to study from. Then I came across a problem, “Where do I start studying the Bible?” I’m sure you’ve had the same question. So, I asked around and did some research to find the common places that people start. This is what I…
Have you ever read a parable that was just hard to understand? Wouldn’t it be nice if they were simple allegories like C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia? How does one go about studying parables of Jesus effectively? Parables are earthly stories with heavenly meaning. Jesus used parables to teach about the Kingdom of God. Parables…
It’s easy to miss those “good ole days.” To wish for a simpler time. But that got me thinking one time, about whether or not that is really best. Perhaps, you’ve wondered the same thing. So, what does the bible say about living in the past. As Christians, we are called to put aside our…
According to recent studies, living together outside of marriage is now accepted by most Evangelicals. But is it Biblical? Should Christian’s live together before marriage? The Bible does not command nor prohibit couples living together outside of marriage. However, the Bible both strongly affirms the sanctity of marriage and strongly condemns sexual immorality. These are…
The other day I was wondering what was for dinner, I do that about every day. But then I got to thinking about questions that everyone asks at one point or another and one of those questions, is “Who is God? Perhaps, you’ve asked that question. God is a supernatural, personal spiritual being who created…
Have you ever read the Bible and it just seemed like words on a page? Then you ask yourself, “How do I hear from God?” Well, you are not alone. After asking myself that question many times I went in search of an answer. Here is what I found. The Holy Spirit helps us hear…
The other day, I attended a funeral for someone who lived almost to 90 years old. It got me thinking, “Does God decide how long we live?” You, don’t here people living to 90 or 100 much anymore. So, Iet’s see what the Bible says about our question. God has not limited the human lifespan…
Parents, bosses, co-workers, even friends put expectations on our life. But so does God. What does God expect of us? How does God want us to live? God wants us to live in such a way that we put Him before all things. Why? Because He made us to be in relationship with Him. When…