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Bible Study Basics Part Three: 

Now for Part 3: HOW to study the Bible! Full of practical steps and helpful information to support and encourage you in your Bible study. Because it's ALWAYS worth it to be in God's Word -- but we all need a little help learning how to study it well!

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God Gives Wisdom – But How? (Proverbs 2:6)

I used to ask for wisdom and presume that God would one day give it to me independently of anything I did – I waited and watched, expecting to just sort of find myself suddenly wise. But that’s not how God says He gives wisdom! Read on to learn how He does.

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12 Scriptures to Study & Pray Through When You’re Feeling Anxious or Afraid

Do you ever find yourself anxious or afraid? I know, I know, what kind of question is that? ...we *can* deal with our fears and anxieties in ways that honor God, and we *can* have peace, even when life is hard. …But how?

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Guest Post: Cancer, Prayer, and Things that Don’t Make Sense

Guest post: Is prayer a product to sample or a technique to try for a while to see if we get good results? If we do not get what we want when we want it, do we toss prayer in the Goodwill donation pile and try something else?

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11 Prayers in Scripture for When You Don’t Know How to Pray

Have you ever felt lost for words when you pray? I sure have! What should I say? What should I ask for? Should I even ask for things? How should I approach Him? What should my attitude, my goal, my purpose in praying be? God has given us answers in His Word!