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…
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…
Do you ever feel like God’s called you to something, but seeing the results takes forever? Yeah, I get that. So did Ezra and the Israelites of his day. So, let’s take a look at Ezra’s encounter with God and see what it reveals about God working in our lives today. Ezra’s experience with God…
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…
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…