Previously, we have looked at how to observe a Bible text to understand “what” it meant and means. We also looked at how to find the “so what” application for the days and time in which we live. Today, we wrap up the process by considering the “now what” – our response to what we observed and … Read More
I hope that you are finding these posts on personal Bible study helpful. Today, we are going to look more practically at the first step of personal Bible study. I call this observation. In this step we look at WHAT a passage is actually saying to the people addressed in their context. Remember, context is king. Many people mistakenly apply what they think … Read More
In April 2007 I was diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic. Ironically, I received call from my doctor with diagnosis as I was finishing a luncheon at church. He called me about halfway through my second piece of coconut pie! Since that time, I have gone through cycles where I managed my diabetes well and not so … Read More
I’ve been reading a lot lately about a move in the workforce called “quiet quitting.” Quiet quitting happens when an employee decides to not do anything above and beyond his or her job description. These employees also decide not do engage in any work activity outside of their defined work hours. Some look at quiet … Read More
Despite the celebrations, New Year’s Day is only another day on our endless trip around the Sun. But a new year is also an opportunity to write a new chapter in the story arc of our lives. One of the most important story arcs involves our spiritual growth. I hope that you set some goals to be more … Read More
Video games and the digital world have normalized the word “hack” our daily vocabulary. Basically, a hack is a shortcut. In a video game, a hack allows you to skip levels of difficulty or easily handle otherwise tricky challenges. In life skills, a hack is an easier or quicker way to perform some daily task. … Read More
Don’t just GO to church…BE the church. You’ve heard me say that a lot over the last couple of years. That statement comes from a deep-seeded conviction in my heart about the local church. As I read the book of Acts and the letters of Paul, Peter, and John, I am amazed at their success. … Read More
I recently informally polled my Facebook friends asking what is the most important invention in history. I received a lot of good answers. While technically not an invention, several mentioned electricity. That discovery and the ability to harness it have produced great progress for our lives. Still others mentioned conveniences like air conditioning and indoor … Read More
The old saying goes, “There’s no need crying over spilled milk.” People use the saying to comfort someone grieving over a circumstance now done and over. The idea is once the milk is out of the container, there is no need to worry about. Clean it up. Move on. Pour a fresh glass. But I want to take the … Read More
I received an email today from someone I do not know and of whom I have never heard. To put it nicely, the email was hard to follow and almost unintelligible. To be more precise, it rambled, made little sense, and in some cases was untrue. I had to discern if it was indeed a word from … Read More
