For a long time I struggled spending time with God, reading His word every day. I began to view as a chore. Then it made me wonder how often Christians should study the Bible. What I discovered changed my time with God forever. As a general rule, Christians should strive to read the Bible every…
Growing up with school and now work, it’s hard to find time to study the bible, and when I do, I don’t feel like it. That was until I discovered the best time to have a bible study routine. As a general rule, the best time of day to study the bible is in the…
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…
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…
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…