Jeff Anderson
I know what you might be thinking. Reading the entire Bible in two months sounds crazy! But it’s for real. People are reading—and loving it! At the end of this article I offer a personal challenge and...
Barnabas Piper
Often we simply read scripture for information, to follow a rule, or as an academic pursuit. Reading to meet God sounds like a great idea and the ideal for a Christian, but how do we actually do it? H...
Kristen Terrette
Traditions reign during Christmas. Every family has a way of doing all things Christmas-sy. Whether you have a real or fake tree, colored or white lights, serve ham or turkey, are visited by Santa or ...
Rachel Dawson
There have been many Christian books published in recent decades that have left a lasting impact on believers and non-believers alike. (The Bible takes the top spot, for sure!) They are books that tea...
Betsy de Cruz
Growing up, I thought the Bible was a real snoozer. I had no idea it contained the living, breathing Word of God. The only Good Book I had ever seen was my great-grandmother’s original King James Bibl...
Kristine Brown
"I can’t understand it. It’s boring. It isn’t relevant to my life today." Maybe you’ve heard these phrases before in conversations about certain books of the Bible. Or maybe, like me, you’ve even been...
Scott Slayton
We live in a distracted age. We sneak frequent glances at our phones and get immersed in things that don’t matter in the long run. This has consequences for our work and family lives. It also wreaks h...
Pamela Palmer
With Mother’s Day upon us, we take time to recognize and celebrate how much moms love, provide, and care for their families. A mother’s work and responsibilities aren’t always glamorous, but caring fo...
Jeff Anderson
Thinking about trying to read the entire Bible in just one year? Here’s a verse of advice: Don’t do it! Surprised? Here are 4 reasons not to start a “one year Bible reading plan,” And a mind-blowing ...
Jennifer Waddle
Whether you are relocating to another state, retiring from a well-loved career, or just feeling isolated, seasons of loneliness can come at any time. No matter what the cause, being lonely hurts. But ...
Maria Cheshire
There are many building blocks to a Christ-centered marriage. Here are some verses that can remind newlyweds of the many components needed in a healthy marriage: ...
Sarah Frazer
Life often feels too busy to read the Bible. What’s the secret to getting started? Embrace that you don’t have to love reading to love the Bible! Here are some easy suggestions....
Donna Jones
Scores of people feel overwhelmed when it comes to reading the Bible. Maybe you’re shaking your head in agreement, thinking, Yes. That’s me....
Kirstyn Mayden
As I mature and navigate various life seasons, I recognize that it is important to get creative in how I spend time with God, study His Word, and grow in Him. God is diverse and dynamic, and He invite...
Stephen Um
Once we are saved, what does God want Christians to do? Many believers would answer with something like this: “Well, of course, what God desires is that I pray and read my Bible every day, attend chu...
Jeff Anderson
My wife and I have four children, with our oldest in college and youngest in elementary school. Helping them develop their own walk with God is on our minds—a lot! So are questions about why so many y...
Sheila Alewine
Selah is a mystery that may only be solved when we are able to ask the psalmists personally. Until then, we can make educated guesses on the exact meaning of this ancient Hebrew word. Selah is found s...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
What we know is Jesus read from the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament. What we don’t know is which specific Hebrew Bible Jesus used. By the time of Jesus’ birth, the Old Testament Scriptures were avai...
Alisha Headley
Growing up, I always considered the Bible to be rather boring. Parts of it intrigued me as I learned the most popular stories: Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the Ark. And then of course fast fo...
Candace Crabtree
This is Advent. We celebrate a coming. We celebrate an arrival. The arrival of a baby boy born in a stable. A baby, yet a king. The arrival of new life to a young, bewildered couple. The arrival of ne...