About ten years ago, my wife and I attended a small church where men expressed great pride in their biblical knowledge. In study sessions and meetings, competition incurred as a
Ins Choi, the Accidental Preacherman
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The Wondrous Reality of God’s Word
Definitively, Scripture was not initiated by men; it is not subject to human logic. The Lord revealed Himself to mankind by His own intention. The communication channels varied; sometimes, it
Three Questions Your First-Time Guests Are Asking
Taking All Thoughts Captive to the Obedience of Christ By Leighton Garner The Bible says in Ephesians 6:12: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against
Understanding God’s Word: Authorial Intention
Understanding God’s Word–First of Three Blogs ~Authorial Intention: Meaning is determined by the intention of the author.~ Have you ever been to a Bible study where the facilitator or someone in
The Bridge to Historical-Cultural Context
Understanding God’s Word–Second of Three Blogs As I grow in my Bible studying process, I understand that finding God’s meaning (authorial intention) in Scripture is not one-dimensional. At the fundamental
Experiencing Rest as a Single Mom
Is that a joke? Finding rest as a single mom? Motherhood is a full-time, 24/7, 365 days per year job, and there’s simply no vacation. We love those babies more than anyone else
Our Rights Come from God
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The Explicit and Implicit Meanings of Literary Context
Understanding God’s Word–Third of Three Blogs It seems that “literal meaning” is the term of choice when describing the key to comprehending God’s intended meaning. However, this disposition comes from
3 Things a Single Mom Can Celebrate at Christmas
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I love hot cocoa, Christmas decorations, Christmas music, snuggling under a blanket watching Christmas movies, eggnog, parties, and all the