B.I.B.L.E.: Basic instructions before leaving earth.
Dig deep into God’s true words for us and see what he says about subjects like evangelism, self-esteem, peer pressure, and more. Because the Bible is just as relevant today as when it was written.
Do you struggle to stay engaged when you read your Bible? You want to hear God’s voice and be captivated by scripture, but honestly, the dimensions of the Tabernacle and how its bowls, lampstands, and altars were made in Exodus is not terribly exciting reading material. What about the other… Read More »Awe & Terror: Be Captivated by Scripture’s Amazing Eyewitness Accounts
The phrase “resurrection hope” sounds like one of those terms Christians like to throw around to make themselves sound holy, doesn’t it? And indeed, it can be—if you use it without truly knowing what it is. So what is it? Resurrection hope is the certainty that what’s to come is… Read More »Resurrection Hope: Because He Rose, You Will Rise Too!
Did you ever have an Advent calendar as a kid? What started with nineteenth-century German Protestants making chalk marks on their walls as a countdown to Christmas has now turned into its own industry. Even Lego is in on it, offering no fewer than six different options for the 2024… Read More »The Forgotten Side of Advent: When Jesus Returns
The saddest thing I’ve ever seen was a funeral without hope. Typically labeled a “Celebration of Life,” this type of funeral merely reflects on the deceased’s earthly life and accomplishments. Perhaps it alludes to his buoyant attitude, or her kindness to animals. But there’s nothing to celebrate because no matter… Read More »Jesus Defeated Death When He Came Back to Life
I do not know what it’s like to die. I’ve experienced moments of excruciating physical pain to the point where I knew I could die any moment, but I’ve never actually crossed that threshold. I do know, as you should too, that death is the end of a life. But… Read More »Jesus’ Death Was the Beginning, Not The End
What do you, as a Christian, do to observe Advent? On a recent visit to the Christmas card section of Wal-Mart, I found singing cards, pop-up cards, 3-D cards (which, admittedly, are kind of cool), cards with jokes, money-holder cards, and neutral “Happy Holidays” kinds of cards. But Christmas cards… Read More »How to Observe Advent Like a Christian
Live long enough on Earth, and you will eventually face dark nights—and I don’t mean the kind brought on by the occasional lunar eclipse or citywide blackout. I’m talking about those black hours when you’re grappling with fear, grief, anxiety, self-loathing, or some other turmoil. The dark night of the… Read More »Where to Look in Scripture During Your Darkest Nights
With posts like 5 Bible Stories That Show the Awesome Power of God and 6 Bible Stories That Show the Astonishing Love of Jesus, I hope you’re pumped to make Bible reading a daily habit. But what if you don’t know how to navigate the Bible? I totally get it.… Read More »How to Navigate the Bible: 3 Simple Tricks