How can we grow in our prayer life? It is very easy for prayer to become routine. We default to commonly uttered words or familiar patterns of prayer so that all our prayers end up sounding similar. Prayer can become rote or repetitive, where we just say the same thing…
Communication in our technology-saturated world is more accessible than it ever has been. It still astounds me that I can connect with nearly anyone around the world in mere seconds with a device that fits in the palm of my hand. The presence of this type of universal and instant…
Which promise in the Bible do you find most precious? Is it Isaiah 41:10, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”? Or Jeremiah…
Recently I faced an important decision. I had to decide between reading the Chronicles of Narnia to my children in chronological order or in the published order. Though this may not seem like a big deal, just ask a fan of the books what their opinion is and I’m sure…
If you’ve ever had to complete any projects around the house, you know that having the right tool makes all the difference in the world. You simply can’t turn a screw with a hammer or drive a nail with a screwdriver. This principle applies to studying the Bible as well.…
As a child, whenever I was left home alone with my brother, we knew we had to make sure the house was clean before my parents got home. Sometimes, there was even a mad dash to pick up our mess when we saw the lights from the car turning into…
What images come to mind when you first read the title to this post? Rooted may make you think of a tree. Built up may recall a building or construction project. Strengthened may remind you of the exercise you don’t seem to find time for. Overflowing may bring to mind…
The Zondervan Illustrated Collection combines three of the best individual Bible study titles together in one collection. This blog post will walk you through how to use these three resources to get more out of your Bible study. Here’s what’s included in the package: The Zondervan Atlas of the BibleThe…
Would you consider yourself naturally drawn to structure and order in your personal life, career, family, or church? Or would you think of yourself as more attracted to a life that doesn’t seem so formalized and rigid? I think we all have preferences one way or the other. These depend…