You didn’t sign up for the advertised Bible Study because of that dreaded thing called “homework.” Homework takes time. And if you add it to your schedule, then some other thing of all-consuming importance will have to go. You might manage to fit the actual Bible study meeting into your week, but if homework is included, you … More Homework in Zero Minutes
What to study in a Bible study. You’d think the answer would be simple: the Bible. But things don’t often turn out that way . . . The announcement has been made: your church is offering a Bible study. You arrive with eager anticipation, only to be handed a top-ten-bestseller and set in front of … More Book Study vs. Bible Study
As one who questions yoga and all things remotely New Age, meditation scares me. Meditation: Enjoying an indestructible sense of well-being. Directing awareness inward until pure awareness is achieved. Inducing a mode of consciousness as an end in itself. An internal effort to self-regulate the mind. I’m sorry, but if that is meditation, you’ll find me running in the opposite … More Changed by Meditation
Veggie Tales may have been your childhood Bible teacher if . . . you think David’s sheep had frequent fainting spells, and Joshua’s army was bombed with purple slushies. Believe it or not, I am a huge fan of Veggie Tales, Adventures in Odyssey, and the like. I’ve seen and heard most all the episodes more … More 5 Reasons Children’s Bible Stories are Dangerous
The writer in me has always loved the concept of journaling. Yet here I am, thirty years old, and nothing but a handful of half-filled journals to show for it. Wait a minute. What am I saying? What about this journal? As in, the very thing you’re reading. This simple, unique, unpopular site you stumbled upon. Yes, I … More I Just Have to Journal That
More Scripture songs {this time, for kids!}, a handy study resource for digging deep {for everyone!}, and loads of engaging Bible-teaching tools {for parents!}. A mix that’s sure to make you merry this marvelous month of May! #1} Slugs & Bugs Slugs & Bugs recently released their second album of word-for-word Scripture songs for kids! From … More May’s Merry Mix 0.1
If you were going to read just one more article about Bible-study methods . . . This one. You should read this one. This Bible-study method changed my life. And maybe, just maybe, this Bible-study method is the one for you. 1. Hide All Commentaries At least until your personal study is complete. It’s all about discovering the Bible … More My Favorite Bible-Study Method {in 7 Easy Steps}
