Even more tragic than not reading the Bible at all is to read it incorrectly and to think it says something it doesn’t say. Another tragic mistake is to think the Bible promises something that it doesn’t and then to get angry with God because He didn’t do what you thought He should do because you didn’t understand what the Bible passage was truly about. [Read more…]
How to daily live a life pleasing to God—what all the theology about dying to sin really means
How are we supposed to live our daily lives if our faith in Jesus is real?
If God saves us as a free gift of grace, dependent on Jesus’ death on the cross, does he really care what we do after we accept him? Can we do whatever we want, knowing we’ll be forgiven? [Read more…]
Chart of Old Testament Prophets and Kings—where they fit in history
NOTE: this chart was updated in 2024–minor, but important change, please download new one if you have the older one
One of the most important things to keep in mind when you read through the Old Testament Prophets is that all these stories took place in real lives in actual history.
To understand their messages correctly, you need to understand their historical context, and to help you do that, I created a chart that will help you see what prophets preached when. [Read more…]
For all that’s good in life—The benefits of God’s Word in Ps.119
In this lesson, we’ll look at an overview of the many benefits God gives us from his Word including wisdom in making decisions, freedom, happiness, guidance, hope, and comfort. Plus one of the most wonderful of all– peace in our lives, the deep, wholeness of peace that the word “Shalom” describes. [Read more…]
Johnathan Edwards Resolutions–Checklist for helpful Christian living
Written in 1722, these words still speak to us today. They are the resolutions Johnathan Edwards wrote to constantly remind himself of the godly person he wanted to be. [Read more…]
From The Rule of St. Benedict-a helpful checklist for Christian living
This is from the much longer, Rule of St. Benedict, a manual of guidance for a monastery, written in the early 500s AD. Though written a long time ago, the rules are a timeless challenge for those wanting to live a godly life. This short podcast is simply me reading the material. [Read more…]
How to love Jesus, part 2—growing, pruning, being fruitful, trusting Jesus for now and forever
How to love Jesus, how his last words in John 13-17 can help us
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