Grace and wisdom of the ages from 66 books, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
This is an ongoing Bible study research project that started when I was challenged to help develop a class that trains group members to become group leaders. As I started to plan the study, I realized I needed a list of required competencies to tailor the training and evaluate the candidates. But as I researched the subject and talked to Continue reading Essential Skills and Competencies for Leading a Small Group
There are over 3000 people named in the Bible and it’s easy to think these people are more important to God and more loved by God than the rest of the people in the world. But this goes against the scriptural teachings on the universality of God’s image, sin, and redemption and also misses the inclusive mission of the church Continue reading What about people who are not mentioned in the Bible?
After coming out of anesthesia, doctors always warn against making any important legal or life-changing decisions due to factors related to the effects of anesthetic drugs on the mind and body. Sometimes, it feels like we are in that same kind of brain fog even without anesthesia, which makes it hard to make decisions. When this happens, we need to Continue reading Don’t make life-changing decisions without Biblical guidance
Every believer is called to serve others within the body of Christ. This calling is not just for a select few but for each one of us, as members of the church. This service is rooted in love, humility, and the acknowledgment of the gifts (“charismata”) given to us by the Holy Spirit. This study aims to inspire and challenge Continue reading Every Believer is Called to Serve
Everything that is good for you has a minimum daily requirement. Consider air, water, food, sleep, etc. Yes, you can get too much of these. But it is vitally critical to get at least the minimum requirement. Or else you will die of suffocation, dehydration, starvation, or exhaustion. Did you know there is a minimum daily requirement for Bible reading? Continue reading Minimum Daily Requirement of Bible Reading