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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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Advent: A Season Of Preparation at Christmas
What does it mean to participate in Advent?
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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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Christmas Mourning: Some Notes on Grief In This Holiday Season
What happens when you don’t feel like celebrating Christmas because you’re dealing with grief?
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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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What does your story say?
When you share your story with others, what do you pay attention to?
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How To Stop Fear of Public Speaking from Stopping You
If you know the discomfort of having a room/auditorium full of eyes on you at once, and want to stop wishing for the floor to swallow you whole, keep reading.
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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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If you feel life is meaningless, read this.
I started a Ph.D. these past few weeks in Biblical Studies. I have worked hard to get to this point, following in step in God’s timing. But I also am not forgetting the support of family, friends, academic colleagues and mentors who have encouraged me. It truly does take a village. Preparing for this, as well as just trying to pace myself through my twenties—with the big three-oh in a few months—has taken much time away from blogging. However, with the onslaught of academic writing, I’ve realized a need to keep up leisure writing such as this.
Rooted in Truth. Living in Joy.
