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The Holy Spirit Came Over Him

Calling, Following Jesus, Holy Spirit, John The Baptist, Scripture

Before 1930, Joseph Babalola was a young road builder in Nigeria. Then the Holy Spirit came over him. He found himself unable to sleep…

Gray Areas

God's Guidance, Guidance, Learning, Scripture, Wisdom

When you are deciding where to go out to eat with your friends or family, inevitably someone will say, “I don’t care.” So you…

Ruler Of Scripture

Doctrine, Scripture, Theology

Humans have long used rulers to measure distances accurately. The oldest ruler we have is from Egypt, found in the tomb of King Tut’s…

Identifying Authentic Pieces

Authenticity, Bible, Consistency, God-Breathed, Scripture

Identifying the artist of a lost (and found) piece of art is not always easy—several factors go into authenticating whether a piece is truly…

Unhealthy Spiritually

Consistency, Healthy, Meditation, Scripture, Scripture Memorization

Regular physical activity is vital for long-term health. According to the World Health Organization, “Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for…

The Proper Key

Christ, Jesus, Revelation, Scripture, Studying Scripture, Understanding

When we use a map, a lot of information is present, but it is nearly indecipherable without a key to explain what the colors,…

More Than A Rule Book

Bible, Encountering God, interactive, Knowing God, Love Story, Rules, Scripture

In the sitcom According to Jim, the title character is having a disagreement with the priest. He wants the priest to forgive him and…

The Sweetness Of Learning

Parenthood, Scripture, Teaching, Time, Truth

The documentary A Life Apart, about Hasidic Jews, shows the value of education in the religious life of the Hasids. At age three, they…

“Florida or Bust”

Christian Walk, Focus, Mindfulness, Scripture

Ruthlessly keeping God in the center of our mind is like the “Florida or Bust” bumper stickers. Roadtrippers are known for declaring their destination…

Living By Truth

God's Word, Scripture, The Bible, Trusting God, Trusting Jesus, Truth

In recent years there has been a lot of talk about fake news, media bias, and how social media drives information, for better or worse….

Our Trusted Guide

Direction, God's Word, Guidance, Scripture, The Bible, Trusting God

Imagine trying to get directions in a big city you’ve never been to before. You could ask the locals, but they’ll give you street…

The Missing Piece

Bible Stories, Jesus, Scripture, The Bible, The Narrative Of Scripture

All of Scripture points to Jesus. As Sally Lloyd-Jones writes, “There are lots of stories in the Bible, but all the stories are telling…

The Spirit & The Scriptures

Scripture, The Bible, The Holy Spirit, The Spirit, Understanding

The Holy Spirit guides us in understanding the truth of the Scriptures. The image that comes to mind here is of a father running…

Eating God’s Word

Daily Bread, Devotion, Scripture, Scripture Memorization, Studying Scripture, The Bible

Haralan Popov was persecuted for his faith for thirteen years in Bulgaria. He tells his story in Tortured for His Faith. Popov endured many trials for…

It Doesn’t Fit

Bible, Context, Interpretation, Scripture, Truth

Have you ever tried to put on someone else’s coat, one that was too small for you? Picture a man who is 6 ft.,…

Reading Your Bible

God's Purpose, Guidance, Scripture, The Bible, Transformation

As N. T. Wright notes, “The Bible isn’t there simply to be an accurate reference point for people who want to look things up and…

Keeping Promises

God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Promises, Scripture

Can you keep a promise? We yearn for people to keep their promises to us. From something small, like promising to return a phone call,…

Looking Into The Eclipse

God's Glory, In Christ, Jesus, Scripture, The Bible

In August of 2017, North America experienced a total solar eclipse when the moon came directly between earth and the sun. Writing before the…

Batteries Not Included

Scripture, The Bible, The Word

Is there anything more irritating than receiving a gift, opening it, reading “batteries not included,” and realizing that you have to go out and purchase…

Changing Your Mind

God's Word, mind, Scripture, Thought life, Thoughts

Scientists have discovered that waterfalls can show up any where along a river, quickly (in geological views of time) changing the landscape because of…