Today we’re going to discuss why the order of application matters. Why can’t we just read a verse from the Bible and immediately apply it to our lives? There's no one-size-fits-all with the variety of verses contained in the Bible. So there will of course be instances where that may work out and a verse… Continue reading Part 5: On the Topic of Application
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!
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
Hey guys! I made a short video to encourage you on your journey through the How To Read The Bible series. https://www.facebook.com/101056144658062/videos/520052615633956
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
Alright friends, now we get down to the technical stuff. The nitty gritty. So what is the Inductive Bible Study method? If you already know, fabulous! If you don’t, no worries. Most people I talk to, even those who grew up in the church, have never heard of it. Inductive Bible Study is a strategy… Continue reading Part 1: What Is Inductive Bible Study?
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
I wrote this well before I knew what all would enfold today. The message hasn’t changed. But friends, I think we all desperately need to hear it again. While some have been more guilty than others, I have seen it on both ends of the spectrum. We have to let go of the hate. Don’t… Continue reading When Did We Forget to Love our Enemies?
I already failed. A week in and I already failed. I said my biggest challenge would be not letting my kids drive me crazy and I’ve already been defeated. There may have been a few tears shed, and not just by the little people. Being stuck at home with 3 tyrants for days on end… Continue reading My Petty Complaints and Why God Loves Me Anyway
My how the events of the past few days have changed things. A week ago, my kids caught a stomach bug from school and I jokingly remarked at least it wasn't Coronavirus. Now saying such a thing would sound highly inappropriate. We're doing okay in our household. We have food. We have toilet paper. We are… Continue reading Called to Bring Peace in the COVID-Chaos
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