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Tag Archives: Bible
The A.C.T.S. Acrostic
My pastor recently finished a series of sermons about God’s Word–how we originally got it, how it was translated from the past to the present, and how we get it from our heads and into our hearts. In the last … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible study, Bible study aides, Christianity, God's Word, the Word
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God is Taking Care of the World
During a recent quiet time, I came across Psalm 104. Oh, such a spectacular Psalm. This Psalm just reminds me of how dependent I am on God for everything. The fact that I’m breathing right now and pecking on a … Continue reading
Posted in Creation Moment, Spiritual Journey
Tagged Bible, Bible study, creation, God, Psalm 104, Psalms, scripture
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Before and After
A few years ago my wife introduced me to Bill Phillip’s book, Body for Life. I wish I could tell you I followed all the wisdom in that book, but I did read it and attempted to apply some of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Body for life, Christian, discipline, exercise, fitness, God, scripture, spiritual growth
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Bible Fluency — The Challenges
Being a believer now for many years, my respect for the Bible has grown and grown. But I can also understand why unbelievers, seekers, and those new to the faith often struggle with what the Bible has to say. So … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible fluency, Bible study, Christianity, discipleship, scripture, small groups
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How To Do An Inductive Bible Study
Last weekend at our men’s group meeting, one of the guys led an inductive Bible study on the first chapter of Colossians. It’s been a while since I’ve done an inductive Bible study, but this proved to be a simple … Continue reading
Hanging Out In James
Are you tired of making foolish decisions? Tired of saying stupid stuff? Are you tired of struggling with your sins and fostering a long-distance relationship with God? Want God to answer your prayers? If you said yes to those questions, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible verses, Book of James, Christianity, growth, James, scripture, spiritual growth, wisdom
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Your God My God – The Story of Ruth
Before Christmas my pastor did a series called Chick Flick–the story of Ruth. This Old Testament story is, no doubt, one of the best “chick flicks” found in the Bible. Only four chapters long, Ruth doesn’t take long to read, … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual Growth Tips, Spiritual Journey
Tagged Bible, Bible story, Christian, discipleship, evangelism, God, Old Testament, relationships, Ruth, small groups, story of Ruth
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Sweet-gum Trees and Sin
I hate Sweet-gum trees. If you have some in your yard, you probably know what I’m talking about. The other day, I broke a shovel trying to dig and pry one out. They are an odd and peculiar tree. Sweet-gums … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, God, Hebrews, Nature, scripture, soil, soul, Spirit, spiritual growth, sweet-gum trees
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Abiding in Christ
Last Sunday, my pastor preached a wonderful sermon about abiding in Christ. You can probably guess the scripture: Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so … Continue reading
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Tagged abiding in Christ, abiding in the vine, Bible, Christ, Christian growth, church, Holy Spirit, Jesus, spiritual growth
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The Glass Half Empty or Half Full?
I know–we tend to wear out this question: Do you see the glass half full or half empty? With engineering geek-juice flowing in my blood, I usually say neither one–the glass is simply overdesigned (LOL). Of course, I say this … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, blessing, Christianity, faith, God, goodness, growth, inspirational, scripture, spiritual growth
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6 Bible Verses that Simplify Life
These are by no means the only Bible verses that will help streamline your life. They happen to be the few I thought about and meditated on this day. Though I’ve stated that these verses can help you simplify your … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible verses, Christianity, God, Jesus, simplify, simplify your life, streamline, verses
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The Bible Cure for Anxiety
I just want to take a minute to share the news about Henry Matlock’s new book, The Bible Cure for Anxiety. I’ve never met Henry face to face, but he and I have corresponded over the past few years, sharing … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, Bible, God, Henry Matlock, Philippians, stress, The Bible Cure for Anxiety
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Teach Like Jesus Taught – Part 5
Thank you for hanging in there with me on this series of blog posts. I want to leave you with some final thoughts as I conclude Teach Like Jesus Taught. I’m not suggesting that we use any of these ideas … Continue reading
Teach Like Jesus Taught – Part 4
A few years ago I found myself having to explain electrical concepts to a group of 8th and 9th graders. Everything I taught went straight over their heads. As a result, my young audience was as lost as a ball … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, God's Word, instruct, Jesus, standards, teach, teaching, teaching resources, teaching strategies, training
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Teach Like Jesus Taught – Part 1
I don’t know about you, but I learn the most from others who consistently model good behavior, confidence in what they say, and competence in what they do. As a teacher in many areas of life—my home, my work and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, discipleship, instruction, instructor, Jesus, learning, spiritual growth, teach, teach like Jesus taught, teaching, training
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But it Worked for King Solomon!
As he read his Bible on the cabin porch, Old Man Jed heard an awful commotion in the distance. Across the pasture he spotted some strange goings-on. “Must be those two Darcy boys,” he said to himself. He pulled both … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Writing, Spiritual Journey
Tagged Bible, Christian, Christian fiction, creative writing, fiction, God, inspiration, King Solomon, short story, spirituality, writing
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The Bible – History Channel Series
I don’t know if any of you watched the first episode of The Bible on the History Channel last night. I thought it was great! It’s a 10-part series and will run through Easter. This is not a traditional documentary … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible series, Christianity, easter, evangelism, family, God, history, History Channel, Jesus, The Bible
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Trails of Life 