Bible Study Lessons
Who has been with you during a difficult time? How did that person make a difference by being with you? I think of friends and family sitting beside each other in a hospital room, students studying together for a big test, and friends talking at a coffee shop. About ten years ago I went to … Read more
Have you ever done something you were afraid to do because someone said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be with you”? Maybe you didn’t want to ride a roller coaster, but then a friend said, “I’ll go with you” and you found yourself slowly ascending and quickly descending on the track. I recently went ziplining. I didn’t … Read more
Many people who begin reading the Bible never finish. I guess that’s understandable since it’s a big book—about 1,000 pages, and it’s ancient—2,000 to 3,000 years old. Is there a way for us to understand the Bible without reading the whole thing? I think so. Thematic threads run through the Bible and some are especially … Read more
I’m a big fan of Christian devotional writing—writing that skillfully uses Scripture with the goal of helping readers connect with God on a personal level. Ultimately, that’s the goal of all Christian writing, but certain books have done that exceptionally well. Here’s a list of my seven favorite devotional books along with a brief summary … Read more
Have you ever seen a child with her chin down? And then a parent comes and gently lifts her head so she looks up. Our circumstances often drag us down, but the Lord gently applies pressure so we look up. David says, But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who … Read more