John 3:16 is one of the most famously referenced Bible verses. Even if you don’t know what it says by heart, you’ve seen the reference somewhere that wasn’t the Bible in your lifetime. But what often happens with common verses is they start to lose their impact and become something you just know or remember. …
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men suddenly stood near them in …
So you’ve been feeling a tug toward Jesus? Whether it’s that person at work who just always seems to have something you’re missing, or you’re social media seems to keep bringing up scriptures, or maybe you just feel some indescribable interest in learning more about Jesus; first off, I’m thrilled you’re at least saying I’m …
So I used to be a part of a program called Bible Bowl in middle school and high school. The whole point was to memorize a section of scripture and then you would be quizzed about certain aspects of it. Everything from words that were only used once or twice in the text to lists …
One of the things English readers lose when they read any translation is some of the richness and depth of the original text. Many people fight about which translation is best (and you can read what I think about translations here) but in reality, they are all translations and lose some of the original understanding, …
Everyone has fear and anxiety. For some of us, these ten bible verses might be all we need to re-anchor ourselves back into God’s security and fight through the battle in our mind. Some of us might need additional support, sometimes simple, like music, a journal, or a good friend, and sometimes professional, like therapists …
Luke 2 At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2 (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. 4 And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to …
Description Let’s talk about red flags in churches: Bible Verses: 1 John 4:18: Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love. 1 John 4:8: But anyone who does not love does not …
Bible translations. This can start a fight in some Christian circles. And my belief is if you can’t read the original texts and scrolls, it’s all interpretation and trust that someone got it right. So we’re not going to fight here about which translation is “right” and should be used because I don’t believe you …
How to Start Reading the Bible No matter if you’re starting to read the Bible or just want to get more committed, there aren’t too many steps to reading your Bible in order to get something out of it. Really, at the heart of it all, you’re just trying to get to know God more …
