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Misunderstood Bible Character: Achan the Provider
I've been leading my church's Bible Study in the book of Joshua lately. And unless you've also been reading it, you might miss a guy named Achan in the middle of Joshua 7—a man who tried to provide for himself.
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Resources for Reading the Bible in Context (a CBS Giveaway)
Lent invites us to slow our reading of Scripture — to listen more attentively, to notice context, and to hear God’s Word with fresh humility. In this post, I’m sharing several trusted resources that can support deeper engagement with the Bible in context, along with a giveaway offered in partnership with the Canadian Bible Society.
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Misunderstood Bible Character: Esau the Hunter
Recently, my family was in need of a good laugh. So—as many do—we went looking for a fun movie on Amazon Prime. We selected a movie starring a major Hollywood comedian, and pressed play, eager for some good entertainment.
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The Canadian Bible Society and You
I didn't know much about the Canadian Bible Society, but now I do, and now the way I see Scripture engagement in Canada has changed.
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What My First Year of My Ph.D. Taught Me
School is just around the corner. Maybe you're a student wanting to do a Ph.D., or maybe you want to know what a Ph.D. student does. Either way, this is the right place to be.
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Misunderstood Bible Character: Cain the Gardener
We often discount Cain’s efforts. Both Cain and Abel gave gifts to God. Both gifts involved hard work. So why does God reject Cain’s gift? What does it mean to glorify God?
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How To Start And Keep Up Daily Bible Reading
As I’ve mentioned in some other posts, we’re in a pandemic right now. I’ve covered topics addressing where God is in this pandemic, reminding us where our joy should be, and being watchful for signs. The one thing these all hinge on is our listening to God. But really, how does one do that? Well, you can do that in a few ways. Some people find that God speaks to them when they create. Some hear God in music. Others hear God in nature. But the one place where there’s a guaranteed place of encounter with Christ is through His Word: The Holy Bible. Which means… we need to read…
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Use Your Platforms
As much as we pay attention to our in-person presence, let's be mindful of what we share online.
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For The Single Ladies
If you know me offline (or online) at all, you’ll know that I absolutely love anything and all things Disney. My laptop background and phone case are of the Disney castle, and my laptop decal is of Snow White. I have an entire wall in my bedroom dedicated to Disney portraits, and I have countless Disney memorabilia from Walt Disney World. If anyone is a Disney fanatic, it’s me. For years on Halloween I’d dress up as various Disney princesses, and dream about a Prince Charming. I’ve been thinking about my wedding since I was five. Hopefully I’m not alone in this. I know I’m not alone in this. I…
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When Reading Your Bible Is Hard
Many of us Christians have heard the words “read your Bible”. Without knowing the Bible, we are more likely to allow ourselves to follow unbiblical teachings because we will lack discernment necessary to distinguish truth from lie. And if that’s not enough, we won’t be able to respond to criticism against our faith on a daily basis. Reading our Bible allows us to have one-on-one time with God, refresh our spirit, and gives us new purpose. While we do this, we allow ourselves to be open to Christ’s teachings, and to steer ourselves in the right direction. A lot of what makes us strong as Christians is our knowledge of God’s…
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