How to Find Freedom from Guilt and Shame in the Psalms
May 29th, 2017

How to Find Freedom from Guilt and Shame in the Psalms

Dr. Kal McAlexander

I sat with a young Marine in my office, his face turned towards the floor. He had lost weight since I saw him last and had dark circles under his eyes. As he shared his story, I heard deep sorrow in his voice. He had miscalculated a situation and ...

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Why Genres in the Bible Matter
April 3rd, 2017

Why Genres in the Bible Matter

John D. Barry

Genres are categories of literature, each with their own tone and techniques. The Bible uses a handful of genres—narrative and law, prophecy and letters, poetry, and apocalyptic literature. Understanding which genre the passage is written in can help guide our reading. Follow the Biblical Genre Series ...

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How to Be Honest with God and Find Deeper Healing
January 17th, 2017

How to Be Honest with God and Find Deeper Healing

Dana Ergenbright

It can be easy to connect with God and spend time reading the Bible when we feel peaceful and happy with everything in our lives. But what do we do when pain and loss have slammed into us, when our lives and hearts are a chaotic mess? It can ...

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Bible Translations: Reading God’s Words for the First Time
November 15th, 2016

Bible Translations: Reading God’s Words for the First Time

Becky Silva

It was a five-hour trek by car up to the tiny village of Basar in the Himalayan Mountains of northeast India. The road was unpaved and rocky. I never get sick when I travel, but I couldnt help but feel queasy. My companion was Reverend Gode Doke, a small ...

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How to Read the Bible Out Loud and Hear God Speak
October 25th, 2016

How to Read the Bible Out Loud and Hear God Speak

Christina Miller

The first time I heard Reverend Anne read Scripture, she stood in the elevated pulpit at the front of the church. A petite woman, she wore a thick linen robe and a colorful stole. She quietly opened a Bible, folded her hands, and took a long pause—longer than I ...

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I Got a Bible, Now What?
October 18th, 2016

I Got a Bible, Now What?

Christina Miller

Many people are interested in reading the Bible, but dont know where to start. Maybe you read the article, How the Bible Can Become Your Most Well Loved Book , and picked just the right edition. You selected a Bible for your purpose—devotional reading, studying, bringing to a ...

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Ignatian Contemplation: How to Read the Bible with Your Imagination
October 4th, 2016

Ignatian Contemplation: How to Read the Bible with Your Imagination

Christina Miller

I heard that Jesus would be here today. His name was spreading like locusts through the seaport villages of Galilee. It was accompanied by words like healer , teacher , prophet , some even said Messiah . For the first time in years I felt ...

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How to Read the Bible so It Transforms You
September 27th, 2016

How to Read the Bible so It Transforms You

Christina Miller

Have you ever read a book at just the right time? Every now and again, I come across a piece of fiction that speaks directly to me. The themes and characters give me insight and wisdom. The writing challenges my presumptions, prompting me to take action. It answers my ...

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