Finding Peace and Rest Amidst Social Media Noise: Psalm 3:4-6 NKJV
I cried to the Lord with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill. Selah. I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. Psalm 3:4-6 When we are overwhelmed or afraid, we can find rest and…
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How Poetry Enhanced My Bible Reading
I rang in 2016 with rest, not resolution. Instead of agreeing to new work deadlines, I replenished my creative energies by experimenting in the kitchen and finishing a couple of novels. I even read a poem or two every day as the new year, like a fresh flag, unfurled. Soon, I realized quickly how the experience of reading poetry mimicked…
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How to Read the Bible’s Difficult Passages
Ever have one of those moments where you read a passage and cannot believe it's actually in Scripture? Keep reading and you're sure to find one—whether it's Jesus teaching about hating our brother or sister, Elisha and the bears, or God commanding the slaughter of a nation, there are some deeply unsettling parts in the Bible. But we trust that…
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Get the Most Out of the Bible’s Boring Parts
A number of times in my life, I have enthusiastically set out to read the whole Bible. Not just a couple Psalms with breakfast, not just a few motivational verses or Paul's shorter letters. The whole Bible—start to finish, including everything in the middle. I wanted to be well-versed in this important narrative, to hear God speak to me through…
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How the Bible Can Become Your Most Well Loved Book
When I was growing up I loved going to the bookstore with my mom. We would hop in her car and drive a couple miles to the old movie theater that was converted into a bookstore down the street. The marquee sign was still intact on the front of the building—now announcing one of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books…
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How Deep Questions Can Lead to Deep Encounters with God
We all want answers. Many times they are easily given: What time is dinner? When is my trip home? Who will join me? Answers bring clarity and structure to our lives. They help us know what to expect, giving us concrete handles to order our time and thinking. When a question goes unanswered it can feel messy, unresolved or wrought…
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How Do You Begin to Engage the Bible?
"We're engaged!" My friend waved her left hand, now adorned with a small diamond. Congratulations were offered. There was some shrieking and jumping. And I began to think about the word engagement. We all know what it means. My friend has promised to marry her boyfriend. The English word comes from a French word for a pledge. To be engaged…
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