Many believers look for a systematic Bible readying plan as they enter a new year. As you consider how you’ll deepen your devotional life and understanding of the Bible, let me make a few suggestions. Remember the goal.The main reason for reading the Bible is to encounter God. The Scriptures are His self-revelation to us. […]
In 1993, my 9th grade algebra teacher said something like: You’ll use algebra constantly for the rest of your life. I’d like to say that I recently completed an unbroken streak of 35 years of
On the last day of the Festival of Shelters, Jesus made a revolutionary declaration. In John 7:37-39, He staked His claim of divinity once again and promised the future arrival of the Holy Spirit into
In John 7:1-24, Jesus makes a significant and well-timed appearance at the Festival of Shelters. It is known by a few different names such as Feast of Tabernacles or Festival of Booths. No matter the
There’s an old saying: “Don’t put the cart before the horse.” In pursuing holiness, we must be careful to put things in their proper spiritual order. Our pursuit of holiness is a result of having
Image is a word associated with many things in our day. People maintain an image in front of others. An image is an idea or concept still being worked out. We work on our self-image.