This Summer, Find Refreshment in God’s Word
Have you ever paused in your day to consider how tired you are? Maybe you notice your fatigue around 3 p.m. Your workday might be winding down, but your day is far from over. Evenings filled with house chores, phone calls, homework, Bible studies, dinners with friends, family activities . . . There’s something different every night of the week!…
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How Can I Understand the Bible?
Everybody hears Psalm 23 at funerals and 1 Corinthians 13 at weddings. The biblical language seems quaint, important and reassuring. But can we get behind the religious-sounding cadences and tap into some real meaning? Is it possible to get a message for today from those long-ago documents? Oh, sure, an assortment of preachers, authors, and cult leaders will try to…
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Finding the Bible in the Exodus Movie
What was Moses wearing when he told Pharaoh, “Let my people go”? Even the most brilliant Bible scholar can’t tell you, because the book of Exodus omits that detail. Yet that’s one of many decisions a filmmaker must make, using a combination of historical research, educated guesswork, and imagination. In his new epic, Exodus: Gods and Kings, director Ridley Scott…
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Talking about Exodus: Gods and Kings
Do you like to go somewhere after a movie and hash it out? Sometimes that’s half the fun, doing your own Siskel-Ebert thing over drinks and eats. Well, this is a movie that cries out for a post-show discussion. So, whether you’re with a church group, a handful of friends, or your significant other, be sure to plan an “after-party,”…
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What Did Jesus Say About Giving?
Black Friday has been around for a few decades. Cyber Monday originated around 2005. But Giving Tuesday is practically ancient. Jesus was talking about the importance of giving 2,000 years ago (even though people couldn’t give on their laptops… or phones or tablets for that matter). Whether he was talking about a widow giving an offering at the temple, a…
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Pray through Advent Season
Join us as we pray and prepare for the birth of the Christ Child and the coming of the Messiah. In this season of Advent we are called to read Scriptures that exhort us to remain alert and faithful as we await our Lord's return - Scriptures that also teach us how prophets such as Isaiah, kings such as David,…
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How do I start reading the Bible?
So you want to crack open the Scriptures, but you’re not sure how. The Bible can be daunting, especially to a novice, so here are a few tips to get you started. One day at a time. You won’t become a Bible expert in a week. Set a reasonable goal of becoming more and more familiar with the Bible over…
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