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Survival Mode

Application, James, Obedience, Scripture, The Bible

On CBS’s long-running reality show Survivor, cast members play a game of outlasting their teammates on an island devoid of creature comforts. Weeks later,…

Training For Godliness

1 Timothy, Godliness, Scripture, The Word, Training

If you have ever played baseball, you had a coach who taught you how to hold a bat. When you stepped up to the…

Handle With Care

Scripture, The Bible, The Word, Truth

In battle, an unskilled swordsman runs the risk not only of injuring himself with his own blade but of injuring his comrade fighting next to…

Embedded Theology

Belief, Doctrine, Scripture, Studying Scripture, The Bible, Theology, Truth

During the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the US Army did something on an unprecedented level: it allowed over seven hundred journalists to travel with…

Big Difference

Forgiveness, Grace, Knowing God, Relationship with God, Salvation, Scripture, Sin, Understanding

Do you know about the Lord, or do you know the Lord? The difference between these two questions is as big as the Grand…

Your Guide

Direction, God's Word, Guidance, Guide, Light, Scripture, The Word, Truth

When you travel to an unknown region, whether domestically or internationally, it can be helpful to get a tour guide. A tour guide can…

Soak Up

Hearing from God, Meditation, mind, Scripture, The Bible, The Word, Thought life, Thoughts

Think of the process of preparing tea. You fill a cup with boiling hot water, then put the tea bag of your choosing in…

Eating God’s Word

God's Word, Obedience, Priorities, Scripture, Teaching, The Bible

We are to consume the Bible, not just occasionally nibbling it. We are in danger of spiritual anorexia due to our lack of eating…

About Me

John, John 14:6, Life, Scripture, The Bible, The Life of Jesus, The Person of Jesus, Truth

Have you ever been asked to describe yourself in three words, or even in just one? A question like this is often used in…

Cracking The Code

1 Corinthians 2:12, 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 2:7, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Apocalyptic Literature, Hidden Truths, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 2:2-5, Proverbs 3:13-18, Revelation, Scripture, Study, Truth, Understanding, Wisdom

In the film National Treasure, the two main characters, Ben and Abigail, begin a monologue including a series of thoughts and questions after hearing a…

The Basics

2 Timothy 3:16, Bible Study, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Hebrews 4:12-14, Isaiah 40:8, John 1, Joshua 1:8, New Testament, Old Testament, Pentateuch, Psalm 119:105, Romans 10:17, Romans 15:4, Scripture, The Bible, The Word, Word of God

Science textbooks are full of all the basic ideas, formulas, and information needed to move on into any field of scientific study or profession….

“You’re So Vain”

1 Corinthians 15:45, 2 Corinthians 10:12, Focus, Foreshadowing, Hebrews 12:1-2, Isaiah 53:1-12, Jesus, John 5:39-46, Luke 24:25-32, Luke 24:27, Mark 9:11-13, Matthew 22:41-44, Perspective, Prophecy, Psalm 10:4, Scripture, Self-Centeredness, The Bible, The Messiah, Vanity

The famous Carly Simon song “You’re So Vain” has the lyrics “You’re so vain you probably think this song is about you.” Sometimes we…

Not A Fairy Tale

2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16, Accuracy, Archaeology, Claim, Evidence, Fact, Fairy Tale, Fiction, Inspiration, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 4:4, Proverbs 30:5, Scripture, Weight

Over the years, archeologists have uncovered evidence to support Biblical claims, verifying the historical accuracy of Scripture. Sometimes, we need to be reminded that…

Voice Recognition

2 Timothy 3:16-17, Family, God's Voice, God's Will, Hearing, Identity, John 10:27, John 16:13, John 8:47, Prayer, Recognition, Romans 10:17, Scripture, The Bible, Word of God

There are certain people in your life whose voice you could recognize anywhere. For most people, you could be in a crowded mall, but…