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Why We Need the Sabbath: Resting in God’s Love

Understanding Biblical Sin: A Journey to Forgiveness

There are a few really big themes in the Bible, and one of them is “sin”. Sin is really about the things that we do, and even what we think, that don’t line up with what God wants for us. It’s kind of like missing the goal in soccer or forgetting to take out theContinue reading “Understanding Biblical Sin: A Journey to Forgiveness”

Understanding True Discipleship in Mark 8:34

Usually, I read through about five chapters a day of the Bible, and then I am drawn to a passage to deep dive study. Today was no different. I read a portion of the gospel of Mark this morning. One of the verses that really jumped off of the page of my beloved Bible wasContinue reading “Understanding True Discipleship in Mark 8:34”

Find Your Peace

There are so many passages on peace in the Bible that it is hard to pick just one to hone in on. The entire Word of God is filled with Peace. However, one specific promise comes from the fact that Jesus Christ is our Peace. He is the prince of peace. He is the harbingerContinue reading “Find Your Peace”

How Thankfulness Transforms Our Perspective

There have been so many things in my life that have gone unnoticed and unappreciated. Sometimes, I remember to thank God for things that I have or things that have happened. However, there are so very many other things that I have seemed to taken for granted. And then I wonder, “why don’t I have…?”Continue reading “How Thankfulness Transforms Our Perspective”

Understanding God’s Steadfast Love and Faithfulness

My oldest son and I were having a conversation about differing points of view about God and the Bible. I offered up my point of view on the subject of God, the Creator of the universe and everything. Thoughts of His might and love and generosity were mixed in with thoughts of His righteousness andContinue reading “Understanding God’s Steadfast Love and Faithfulness”

Find Joy in Work

Do you go to work on any given day and find yourself struggling through it? Do you feel as though this “job” is pointless or difficult or just a struggle? Do you find yourself checking the time frequently hoping that the time will pass faster so that you can just “get out of here”? MostContinue reading “Find Joy in Work”

John’s “Verily” Series: ch.1 vs.51

Here we are. The first “Verily, verily” statement given by Jesus in the book of John. Like I mentioned before, I will be going into a study of each of the 25 “verily, verily” statements that Jesus made in the book of John. The Greek word amen (am-mane’) is the Hebrew word amen. This wordContinue reading “John’s “Verily” Series: ch.1 vs.51″

Matthew 4:23-25

As I have stated in previous posts, I am attempting to study the first book of the New Testament of the Bible entitled, “Matthew”. I am hoping to glean many life lessons and pass them on to others. I am employing the use of the Inductive Study method. Also, I am attempting to put theseContinue reading “Matthew 4:23-25”

Matthew 4:18-22

As I have mentioned in previous posts, I am attempting to study the first book of the New Testament of the Bible, which is called “Matthew”. I am employing the use of the Inductive Study Method to do so. I hope that it encourages a deeper study of the Bible, and my hope is thatContinue reading “Matthew 4:18-22”