Here you will find ten helpful tips for studying your bible in a way that will generally serve you in your vital Bible intake....
"Everyone worries; and while it may become a familiar companion in our lives, it never becomes a welcome one. Wouldn't it be great if there were a way to worry less, or not to worry at all, in the midst of your struggles?" So writes Dr. Tim Lane in his book entitled, "Living Without Worry." If you find that you are one who worries...that would make all of us...there is a great book available for$5 on our bookshelf store at the church building. We encourage you to pick the book up on Sunday, read it, and learn real answers for addressing the issue and finding victory over it....
How to fight boredom with the Bible. A wonderfully helpful article by Jon Bloom of Desiring God Ministries....
Revival. Certainty. Wisdom. Joy. Understanding. Purity. Truth. These are all things each of us would desire to experience as we head into a new year aren't they? We long for our souls to be revived, to live with certainty and wisdom and a glad heart in the midst of uncertain days. The Psalmist declares, without qualification, that all of that (and more) is to be found in t...
Keep ReadingI wanted to take a few moments to throw out a quick reminder for each of us, at Sovereign Grace Church in Bellbrook, as we continue to engage people following the election. Whether you're engaging via the posting of Facebook articles, Facebook memes, tweets, online discussion forums (or commenting on other's Facebook posts), or conversation with neighbors, co-workers, and ...
Keep ReadingAt all times and in all places, the gathering of the saints is a means of grace established by God for edifying his people. Christians gather to worship not because it might be helpful to us if all the stars align, not because it might be good for us if our leaders plan the service just right, not because it might be helpful if everyone smiles at us with the perfect degree...
Keep ReadingGrowing up in a Christian home, the Bible has always been an important book in my life. I was in sixth grade when I first felt a conviction to read it on a daily basis. I was also in sixth grade when I first felt a struggle in my heart. The struggle to read my Bible became a legalistic issue almost when it became a conviction. Reading and studying God's word became somethi...
Keep Reading...Toward the end of the seminar, he made a very simple statement that had a huge impact on the way I read my Bible. He said, "When you read the Bible, always look for the gospel." That's it, no magic formula, just an admonition to look for the gospel. He had, of course, prior to that statement spent time teaching us how the Bible is God's story of redemption and that it a...
Keep ReadingThe rending of the temple veil and early Jewish sources that report unusual phenomena in the temple around AD 30. ...
Keep ReadingOur friends at Desiring God have put together a morning and evening devotional for Holy Week. Today's devotionals are entitled "Betrayed by one of His Own" and "Mutiny against the Messiah". ...
Keep ReadingOur friends at Desiring God have put together a morning and evening devotional for Holy Week. Today's devotionals are entitled "The Escalating Conflict" and "The King We Needed, but Never Wanted". ...
Keep ReadingOur friends at Desiring God have put together a morning and evening devotional for Holy Week. Today's devotionals are entitled "No Turning Back" and "Jesus Turns the Tables". ...
Keep ReadingOur friends at Desiring God have put together a morning and evening devotional for Holy Week. Today's devotionals are entitled "The Savior's Tears of Sovereign Mercy" and "The Problem of Palm Sunday". ...
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