You would think the inspired writers of the Scriptures would have been inspired in their writing techniques as well. And perhaps they were. But it seems to me they needed a lesson or two in pronoun usage. As in passages like this: When the Lord has finished all his work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, … More the problem with pronouns
What’s the number-one religious ritual you were taught as a child? It is not tithing or gift-giving. It’s not wearing your Sunday best or carrying your Bible to church. And it’s not reciting the Lord’s Prayer. Most likely, whether or not you were raised in a Christian home, you were taught to say, “Thank you, God, for our … More three times a day
Should I seek glory and honor for myself? “Of course not,” you might say. “That would be prideful and selfish. You shouldn’t seek to exalt yourself. The only person who deserves glory and honor is God.” Yes and no. Paul condemns a “self-seeking” nature in Romans 2:8. . . . but for those who are … More the art of self-seeking
Your average day looks like this. You get up and say “good morning” to your spouse or child or roommate. You read the news and check the weather. You scan the latest on social media, be it good, bad, life-altering, or pathetically unimportant, sent with love from your family, your friends, your enemies, and people you’ve never … More sharing the joy
Parents, one of the greatest challenges you face as the primary spiritual guides of your children’s hearts is the weighty and rewarding assignment of teaching your kids to love the Word of God. Trust me, I know. I was a kid once. In case you haven’t heard, there’s this world in which the masterful voice of … More what’s in the Bible?
Journey of the Word 