Have You Read the Arts Section of the Bible?
Randy Petersen
You might call it the Arts Section of the Bible. Five books, smack dab in the center, that follow their own rules. Some call them Wisdom Literature, or the Writings, or the Poetic Books, but nothing else in Scripture is quite like this collection. The Psalms, of course, ...
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How to Learn from Wise Women in the Bible
Randy Petersen
We each must die and disappear like water poured out on the ground. But God doesnt take our lives. Instead, he figures out ways of bringing us back when we run away (2 Sam 14:14 CEV). With these words, a woman courageously challenged King David to bring back ...
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Joseph: The Power of Emotion in the Bible
Christina Miller
When I was growing up my family loved going to the stage production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat . We made it a multigenerational event—grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings. My family lined up in theater seats, young and old, outnumbering Jacob and his twelve sons. ...
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How is God's Creativity Reflected in Us?
Linda K. BridgesÂ
A fiery sunset riveted my attention. I dashed for my camera in hopes of capturing the magnitude of its beauty. Got it! My heart soared. Not long after that, as I was driving home one evening, I was caught off guard by the bigness of a harvest moon ...
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Does God See My Needs?
Linda K. BridgesÂ
Celeste wiped her eyes again and tossed the soaked tissue onto the mound beside her. How could I have been so stupid? I thought he loved me! Now, what? Her hand moved involuntarily to her belly and the small life she now carried. Today Celestes lover ...
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How to Read the Bible’s Difficult Passages
Theron Huff
Ever have one of those moments where you read a passage and cannot believe its actually in Scripture? Keep reading and youre sure to find one—whether its Jesus teaching about hating our brother or sister, Elisha and the bears, or God commanding the slaughter of a nation, there are ...
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How Deep Questions Can Lead to Deep Encounters with God
Christina Miller
We all want answers. Many times they are easily given: What time is dinner? When is my trip home? Who will join me? Answers bring clarity and structure to our lives. They help us know what to expect, giving us concrete handles to order our time and thinking. When ...
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