Why Is the Bible So Hard to Understand? 3 Reasons
Why is the Bible so hard to understand? Here are some key takeaways from this article: The Bible can be hard to understand because we don’t take time to see what it says. We need to learn the skills of “observation.” The Bible can be hard to understand because we don’t take time to figure […]
Do You Have Spiritual Heartburn?
They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” (Luke 24:32, ESV) These are the words of the two disciples who walked with the resurrected Lord that fateful day on the road to Emmaus. They were kept […]
What I’ve Learned from Spending a Little of Each Day in the Psalms
Starting in 2019, I started a slow journey through the Psalms. My goal was to reflect on 1 or 2 verses from the Psalms each day and write down those reflections in a devotional journal. The first psalm invites us to meditate day and night on the Torah, the Word of God, with the promise […]
The Best New Year’s Resolution: Step Into Scripture Daily
Of all the plans and goals that you can have for the new year, there is one that will make the biggest difference in your life, and it is often neglected. Studies of spiritual growth have proven that the biggest single predictor of spiritual growth is daily engagement with the Word of God! In fact, the lives of […]
Why Memorize Scripture? 3 Reasons
“I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.” (Ps. 119:15-16) “More to be desired are [God’s words] than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant […]
Two Effects the Word of God Can Have on You
What effect does the Word of God have on you? It’s not the same for every person. The following is an excerpt from Tina Wilson’s 365-day chronological Bible study Step into Scripture: A Daily Journey to Understanding Your Bible. Not everyone who hears the Word of God changes for the better. The prophet Isaiah wrote […]
Developing and Cultivating Patience
“Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.” (1 Thes. 5:14) Whether waiting in stalled traffic, a long checkout line at the supermarket, through endless television commercials, or sitting for the longest red light […]
A Simple Spiritual Growth Plan for the New Year
We like to make plans for a better future. Especially at the beginning of the year. We plan for health (exercise and diet), we plan for finances (401Ks), and we plan for relaxation and fun (vacations), to name just a few things. In the same way, our spiritual growth doesn’t just happen. If we want […]
