To pray before Bible reading is an ancient and wise practice. It allows one to get their heart in the right place to hear from God and gives them the opportunity to speak to the author of the Bible Himself. So, what should one pray for when they read the Bible? There are five things…
As Christians, should we plan for the future? If God is in control, then should we plan at all? The Bible talks a lot about the future and whether or not Christians ought to plan for it. The Bible demonstrates that God is not only concerned for our earthly future, but also for our eternal…
What does freedom in Christ mean? How free is our freedom in Christ? Freedom in Christ can be defined as our having the freedom to live the way we are meant to live. This means we have peace with God, freedom from sin, and the power to live godly lives that make the world a…
Have you ever picked up a concordance and felt overwhelmed or confused? I have. I still remember the first time I used one; it was intimidating. Let’s get rid of that feeling, and learn to use a concordance with confidence. There is a three step process to using a concordance. First, choose a word in…
Do you treat God like a Santa Claus? Do you rattle off a list of wishes to God in hopes you get something? There are times I’ve prayed like that. But God is not Santa Claus…not even close. God is far better than Santa in every way. Perhaps, even in unexpected ways. My point is…
Have you written a letter to Santa yet? Children will write a letter to Santa with full faith and expectation. And Jesus tells us to believe like children (Matthew 18:3). But do we pray with the same faith and expectation that children have when they write letters to Santa? When Gabriel announced Jesus’ birth to…
T-25 days until Christmas Day. This holiday season is often quoted as “the best time of the year.” For me, that’s true. I love everything about Christmas. The lights, the decorations, the presents, the trees, the food, etc. But in all the holiday cheer, the true meaning of Christmas often gets lost, buried, neglected, or…
The Old Testament Book of Psalms was the ancient Israelite songbook. A hymnal of sorts. Did you know over one-third of the Old Testament is poetry? Poetry and the Psalms played an important role in the culture of Israel. Why? Because it was functional. The book of Psalms celebrate who God is and what He…