A Helpful Conversation About Strengthening Your Faith Part 1
Trusting God may sound noble, but when things get difficult it’s easier said than done! This is evident in the life of Samuel . . . an ancient leader who followed God with integrity in good times and bad.
When Our Perception Of God Is Wrong, Our Choices Are Affected Part 60
Without a solid foundation of Bible knowledge, our view of God can be tainted. Let's look at the story of Jephthah in the Old Testament. A man whose wrong understanding of God cost him the life of his daughter.
A Much-debated Passage Of Scripture About A Man Who Made A Rash Vow To God Part 57
What you think of God shapes the choices you make throughout your life. And when your view of God isn’t based on truth, the results can be devastating.
A Difficult Passage In The Book Of Judges Part 55
Ignorance can get you in a lot of trouble. And for Jephthah, a man in the Bible, it cost him dearly. Is it possible to do the wrong thing for the right reasons?
The Life Of One Of The Influential Leaders In The Old Testament Part 49
God doesn’t make cookie-cutter leaders. Each one is uniquely molded from varied circumstances and experiences. Perhaps you’re looking at your past and wondering if God can still use you.
Explore Ways To Read The Bible As A Story, While Staying In Line With The Author’s Original Intent Part 40
The Bible is far more than a book of rules and regulations. It’s a vibrant piece of literature . . . full of narrative, poetry and instruction.
How Different Writing Styles Can Impact Our Study Of The Bible Part 39
To truly understand the Bible, we need to appreciate the different writing styles used in the Scriptures. The Spirit-inspired authors wrote poetry, narrative stories and so much more.
Reading The Bible As A Form Of Narrative Literature Part 38
It’s tempting to read our favorite portions of the Bible, and ignore the ones that challenge us. Or to extract our favorite verses without an understanding of the cultural context in which they were written.
Examining The Ancient Story Of Samson And Delilah Part 31
Betrayal is devastating. Especially when it comes from someone you love. Perhaps you’ve been the victim of someone’s disloyalty.
Even As Adults, We Can Fall Into The Trap Of Taking Advantage Of God’s Grace Part 30
We try to teach our children the difference between right and wrong. But when they disobey without consequence, our kids assume they can get away with anything!
Samson – A Man Who Made Poor Decisions Over And Over Again . . . And Yet Was Used Mightily By God Part 24
God has a purpose for your life. And He’s working through events and people to accomplish that purpose.
A Reminder That God Values Each One Of Us . . . In Spite Of Our Mistakes And Mishaps Part 18
It’s easy to think the faithful men and women in the Bible were perfect saints. And yet, if you read their stories closely, you see they were imperfect people just like you and me.
The Importance Of Understanding The True Message Behind Passages In Scripture Part 1
It’s been said that the Bible is a manual for living. And yet, we often read into the biblical accounts and pull out the answers we want to hear . . . not necessarily what God intended us to learn.
God’s Word Contains Real Stories About Real People … Who Teach Us Powerful Lessons About God’s Character Part 36
It’s easy for critics to pass the Bible off as just a storybook . . . a collection of tales about heroes slaying giants and a crazy man building a big boat.
