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Part 4: It’s Really ONE BIG Story!

As I referenced in the Intro, somehow I came away from my adolescent years of church and Sunday school with a very fragmented view of the Bible. I am embarrassed to say it was closer to my mid 20s when, through studying on my own accord, I began to connect some of the dots, particularly… Continue reading Part 4: It’s Really ONE BIG Story!

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Part 3: Why Context Matters

What comes to mind if you hear: “It’s brick outside.”?  What about: “Can I get those fries animal style?”  Or perhaps: “that’s sick!” Well, the way you interpret those words will largely be dependent on where you live and the generation in which you were born. If you live on the East Coast, you know… Continue reading Part 3: Why Context Matters

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Part 2: Why Genre Matters

Now it’s time to look at why paying attention to the genre you are reading is helpful. Genre is another way of saying the category or classification, characterized by the same form, style, or subject matter. Genre is one of the first things I make sure to pay attention to because it can shape your… Continue reading Part 2: Why Genre Matters

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An Intro: Why It’s Not Just For Your Pastor

I wrote my first rough draft to this series 4 years ago. Four! I was perhaps newly pregnant with our youngest child. But in my typical perfectionist fashion, I tucked it away and sat on it.  Newly inspired, I polished it and planned to release it last Spring. Then COVID hit and all of our… Continue reading An Intro: Why It’s Not Just For Your Pastor