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Snacking on God’s Word: Rediscovering the Whole Bible (part 3)

We want simple answers to our questions, but the Bible is a grand drama that unfolds in stories over thousands of years. And so, we’ve changed the way we read the Bible. And in some ways, we’ve even changed the Bible that we read.

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Hazards and Distractions: What Keeps Us from the Word of God?

Bible reading can be difficult, with all sorts of hazards and distractions to keep us from it (like schedules, jobs, family stuff, lack of understanding, and more, plus an Enemy who doesn't want us to read it). Even so, when we spend time with the Lord in Bible study, we will grow closer to Him.

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Snacking on God’s Word: The Self-Serving Approach (part 2)

Here’s a question worth asking: Rather than feasting on the rich, sumptuous, and challenging fare of God’s Word, are we snacking on bite-sized bits of Bible truth?

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The Bible in 50 Words

We love the Bible! Here's a fun little bit of poetry about the Bible called "The Bible in 50 Words." Enjoy!

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Snacking on God’s Word: The Danger of Partial Reading (part 1)

Are we surviving on little snack-sized nuggets of Bible truth, or are we feasting on the rich, sumptuous, and, at times, challenging fare of God’s Word given for us? Do we want to grow and thrive in our Christian walk, or are we too easily satisfied?

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There’s a Reason: Looking Forward

“There’s a reason a car’s windshield is way bigger than its rearview mirror.” That’s how my Dad used to make the point that we ought to spend much more time looking forward than backward.

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The Ache of Advent

Have you felt it? That sigh, that dream of Christmas that never quite comes true. If only I rush around enough, if only I get that shiny thing I want, if only my family would get along, then Christmas would be perfect this year. And this ache deep inside would go away.

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The Prophetic Enigma: The Fulfillment of the Ages

The Messiah had been prophesied for centuries. On the surface, the prophecies were patchwork. Prophetic “calculators”—the Scripture experts—couldn’t quite add them up.But at the appointed time, Jesus was born of a virgin. Son of Man and Son of God.

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The Beauty of Generosity

God created beauty in our world, and He loves to share it with us. We see it in a starry sky, a field of sunflowers, a baby's smile, trees in autumn, the snowy Alps, and so much more. Everywhere, we can see evidence of our generous God. And everywhere, we see the beauty of His generosity.