It’s the beginning of the year! And you have probably heard in church, on social media, or...
Fighting Biblical Illiteracy Through Study and Discipleship
The Purpose of Bible Reading
Have you ever been in a conversation in which you barely get a word in? Every time you start a...
Why Study the Bible
An alarming decline in biblical literacy in the church was the conclusion of studies conducted in...
The Rut
As a mom, I have banned the use of the phrase “I’m bored” in our home. If you use these words, you are likely to find yourself folding laundry, vacuuming, or making beds. One of the main reasons that phrase is no longer allowed is because boredom easily becomes a...
Desperate Mommas and Deeper Devotions
A friend posted on Instagram a large stack of Bible commentaries with the caption, “my light reading this week.” I’ve often scorned such because they can intimidate and discourage believers who struggle to do more than read the Scriptures. Still, reading the Bible...
Six Questions to Ask When You Read Your Bible
I became an English teacher because I loved books and wanted other people to love them as well. However, I must admit that I probably killed the joy of reading for several of my students because I expected them to “study” the books like I did. I wanted notes in the...
Reading the Bible
Why read the Bible? Isn’t a couple of hours on Sunday spent worshipping God through corporate Bible reading, preaching, and singing enough to get a person through the week? Maybe sprinkle in a Bible-based podcast here and there between Sundays? Reading the Bible on a...
Digging in the Word and Throwing Out Fluff
Do you ever get tired of reading emotionally manipulative “fluff” as a “Daily Devotional” or “biblical encouragement” for women? Does it ever bother you that the theology presented in such work is often weak and/or approaching borderline (if not outright) heresy? Do...