Can we understand what it means to "not lean on your own understanding," without leaning on our own understanding? Let's do a Bible study, and find out!
Tag: Scripture
Even If: A Reminder of Our Reality
It’s probably safe to say that most of us are dealing with at least something hard in our lives. There’s always something trying to keep us from trusting God. But God is trustworthy. Even if.
Why Do Christians Disagree?
Disagreements between believers happen all the time. We have big disagreements, and little ones, and everything in between. What does that mean, and what should we do about it?
Book Recommendation and Bible Study Guide: Hinds’ Feet on High Places
Some books, even with their imperfections, are worth reading, re-reading, and recommending. Hinds' Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard is one of those books for me. And a few years ago, I wrote a Bible Study Guide to go along with it.
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?
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!
A Little About Bible Translations and Quotes
What makes a Bible translation trustworthy? Should I read more than one translation? Why quote from different Bible translations? How can I find out more about different Bible translations? Which Bible translation should I use? I offer what help I can in answering these great questions.
How Should a Christian View Scripture?
As a follower of Jesus, I want to be like Him in every way possible. Therefore, my view of Scripture should match His view of Scripture. So I must ask… What did Jesus think about Scripture?
Why Does Sin Earn Death?
Why is death the penalty for sin? Have you ever wondered about that? Like, why not something else? Or, even better, some might say, why not just let it go, just forgive, without requiring anything? And have you ever wondered why a “little” sin would earn death just like a “big” sin – why a moment of envy or a little white lie would get the same death penalty as murdering 1000 people in cold blood?
When the Bible is Hard to Understand
I'd like to share a thought process I had after watching a teaching that explained a difficult passage of Scripture, in hopes that it will be helpful to more than just me.
More Than This Mess 