When my friend and I interviewed ministry leaders about spiritual growth, many outlined habits that help us grow. Three habits in particular received the most mention — reading the Bible, talking to God, and learning together with other Christ-followers. Consistently doing these things is to spiritual maturity what diet, exercise, and rest are to physical […]
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Seven Things I’ve Learned About Christmas (from Reading the Bible*)
(1) Jesus existed before He was born. The Gospel of John begins Jesus’ story before there were Wise Men, shepherds, or angels. John reveals the backstory: Jesus existed before the universe began; He is God; He created the universe (John 1:1-3). (2) Jesus is the heir to King David’s throne. The Christmas story features two […]
Seven Things I’ve Learned About Reading the Bible
Wander into any church and ask, “Who wants to read the Bible this year?” and most hands will go up. Even those who don’t embrace Christianity often think about reading the Bible. It’s a worthy goal. No book has had more influence on history, and its themes of love, loss, and redemption are universal. It […]