Reading is a powerful tool, and yet we often neglect the habit. It feels overly burdensome. So what is the secret to reading more and enjoying it? The answer is far more simple than you think. Book Worm I worked at a Christian bookstore all through college. I loved being around the books and Bibles. I felt smarter just by association, and as an employee, I was allowed to … [Read more...] about How to Read More
Lot, Election, and Responsibility
The story of Lot contains an interesting facet. It provides some insight into the question of divine election, predestination, and human responsibility In Genesis 19, two angels warn Lot to flee the city of Sodom because they will shortly destroy it. This warning is not unlike the New Testament call to repent and believe. It contains bad news, good news, and a call to turn … [Read more...] about Lot, Election, and Responsibility
Who Are the Nephilim?
We find a strange allusion in Genesis chapter six. We read, "The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown" (Genesis 6:4). Note the ESV avoids translation here. "Nephilim" is simply a transliteration of the … [Read more...] about Who Are the Nephilim?
21 Days to Better Bible Reading
You don't need to worry about reading your Bible all year. You just need to read it for 21 days. Let me explain. Supposedly, a habit takes about 21 days to form. I'm not sure this is true. But regardless, there's an important observation here for anyone trying to read the Bible every day: Start small. Make a small goal. Don't focus on reading the Bible for 365 days. Focus … [Read more...] about 21 Days to Better Bible Reading
Route 66 – Journey Through the Whole Bible
One journey could transform your whole year and your whole life. One trip could take you further than you've ever gone before. It's the journey through the whole Bible in one year, and you're invited. My Journey through the One Year Bible Years ago a friend challenged me to read the whole Bible in one year. At the time, I liked the idea, but I seriously doubted whether … [Read more...] about Route 66 – Journey Through the Whole Bible