Throughout this blog, I talk about living in light of God's overarching Story. This series has been instrumental to my understanding of the unity of Scripture around the Gospel and is highly recommended if you're looking for something deeper.
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Praising the God Who Communicates (Psalm 19)
After a lament psalm, let’s spend some time praising the Lord!
Hand Me the Shovel: How to Study the Bible, Part 2
After doing our observations, we are ready for the second step of interpretation. Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dig!
Better Than Bread: How to Study the Bible, Part 1
When we learn the skills of studying Scripture for ourselves, we have sustenance for our spiritual lives. Here, we will look at how to put Scripture in context as well as observe for details.
Preparing Ourselves for Conversations in Scripture
An introduction to this summer’s series on Scripture, how to personally equip ourselves and use it in our conversations and counsel.
When I Don't Delight in God's Word
Let’s be honest here. Sometimes I don’t want to read the Bible or pray. But we also know this hampers our growth. What can we do to increase our desire for God?
Breathe: Two Disciplines to Oxygenate Your Spiritual Life
Just as inhaling and exhaling form the unseen pattern of our daily lives, so we need to learn to inhale Scripture and exhale prayer as a pattern in our spiritual lives. Here are some suggestions on how to form this core rhythm to sustain and empower your communion with God.
Living Larger: A Book Review on Even Better Than Eden
How we live depends on how we see life. How we see life depends on how we read our Bibles. If the Bible is a disjointed, random collection of odd sayings, it has no power to change your life. Find out how you can live larger by reading your Bible as a story.
From Self-Care to Stewardship
Reflections on the self-care terminology.
My Five Favorite Websites for Personal Discipleship
Even with its dangers, there are corners of the internet being used to make disciples. Here are some of my personal favorites.
How to Read the Psalms--12 Tips to Understanding Accurately
Before speaking the psalms, we need to read and understand it accurately. Here are 12 tips on how to do just that.
Building Up Your Armory--The Discipline of Scripture Memory (Part 3)
With some thoughtful preparation, Scripture memory can not only be incorporated into your life but become an enjoyable practice. This extended post gives very practical suggestions on getting your mind and heart prepared for this habit.
Of Swords and Sweetness--The Discipline of Scripture Memory (Part 2)
Journeying through this life here requires that we be prepared with blades of different lengths. Are you ready?
Five Minutes to Change Your Life--The Discipline of Scripture Memory (Part 1)
The first in a series on the discipline of Scripture memory as a way to connect the dots between faith and practice.