Posts with the tag “scripture”

In this blog post, we take a meaningful look at the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12—one of Scripture’s most sobering teachings on wealth, contentment, and eternal perspective. Inside, you’ll find helpful background on the book of Luke, several translations of the passage, and insights drawn from trusted commentaries. And when you’re ready to reflect personally, we’ve included a simple, guided ...  Read More

In this blog post, we take a meaningful look at the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15—one of Scripture’s most beautiful reminders of God’s heart for every single person. Inside, you’ll find helpful background on the book of Luke, several translations of the passage, and insights gathered from trusted commentaries. And when you’re ready to reflect personally, we’ve included a simple, guided form...  Read More

In this blog post, we take a meaningful look at the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15—one of Scripture’s most beautiful reminders of God’s heart for every single person. Inside, you’ll find helpful background on the book of Luke, several translations of the passage, and insights gathered from trusted commentaries. And when you’re ready to reflect personally, we’ve included a simple, guided form...  Read More

When we are asked the question, “What is that person like?”, we tend to list characteristics we know about the person. They might be funny, smart, kind, or even bossy. We often stick to what we know and what we’ve heard from others. These descriptions are our perceptions of people, and perception is the ability to recognize or understand something through our senses. Now, when we’re asked the ques...  Read More

Did you know worship can be a weapon? As followers of Christ, one of the most powerful tools we have in our spiritual arsenal is the Word of God—and it’s not just in reading or speaking Scripture, but also in the songs we sing. Worship music, crafted with Scripture in mind, can be a powerful weapon against the forces of evil. From direct Scripture set to music to songs that carry deep biblical themes, these songs declare God’s power and truth over our lives. In this post, I'll share some of my favorite worship songs that can help you wield music as a weapon in your spiritual battles. Whether you're celebrating, struggling, or simply seeking peace, these songs will remind you of the promises of God and help you turn your emotions into declarations of faith.  Read More

I’ve heard it said before, "No Bible, no breakfast." While catchy, this isn’t exactly helpful for someone who always skips breakfast. So, I’ve taken the phrase and turned it into one that works better for me: "No Bible, no energy drink." While it doesn’t quite roll off the tongue, it is effective… at least for me.Ever since I can remember, I’ve had a deep distaste for reading. Maybe you can relate...  Read More

In today’s fast-paced, soundbite-driven world, it’s easy to treat the Bible like a collection of isolated verses that we can quote to make a point.The Bible is a literary work composed of 66 books, written over a span of 1,500 years, by more than 40 different authors from a variety of cultures. It was originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, spanning genres from poetry to history to proph...  Read More

In the Bible, some stories just make sense. The plot, characters, and settings all seem to flow together. It’s easy to understand and read. Sometimes this is not the case at all. Some stories seem like riddles that need five entry codes and a key. To the followers of Jesus, some of these so-called riddle stories were called parables.A parable is a short fictitious story that illustrates a moral at...  Read More