Scripture to Overcome Family Tension: Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV)
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) We spend a lot of time with our family. From hectic mornings getting ready for work or school to chaotic family vacations that leave us with the wrong kind of memories, families are often in situations that can cause…
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3 Ways to Get People Excited About Engaging Scripture
My friend Deb was approaching her first day at a new job, and she was not excited about it. A highly creative person, she had an advanced degree in music, but the only employment she could get was in a doctor’s office as a receptionist. “Well, maybe I’ll be able to read some books while I wait,” she said. I…
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How to Increase Retention in Bible Reading
How do you learn? Do you write new information down, discuss it with a friend, diagram it, or need to listen to it before it really sinks in? Or do you engage in learning in a different way entirely? I love this commonly quoted saying: “Tell me, I’ll forget. Show me, I may remember. But involve me, and I’ll understand.”…
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How to Help Single People Fall in Love With the Bible
There’s a clear tilt in the data. According to The State of the Bible, those who are skeptical about the Bible tend to be single (64%), with similar findings for those who are hostile to the Bible (62% single). This might reflect a generational imbalance—many singles are millennials, who as a group are far more skeptical and hostile toward Scripture.…
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Now is the Time: Reimagining Women in the Bible
In this blog series, pastor and author Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin will tackle the main issues that may prevent women leaders from engaging with Scripture and discuss ways to develop women through the power of God’s Word. Together we will learn to see through the eyes of women who lead and discern ways to strengthen and empower women wherever God…
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The Most Important Factors in Increasing Bible Engagement
Last week I began a two-part series in this blog addressing the question: How do you get more people to develop and maintain a habit of regular Bible reading? At first, that may seem like an insignificant Sunday school issue. But according to a study conducted by Willow Creek Church, “the most effective strategy for moving people forward in their…
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How to Get Your Whole Church Reading the Bible
How do you get more people to develop and maintain a habit of regular Bible reading? I know that may seem like a very basic question. But I’m convinced that correctly answering it will lead not just to the renewal of a spiritual discipline, but also to the renewal of the church itself. Because of that, I’d like to suggest…
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