[Email followers: Click the title to see this article in its web version.] The Pilot and Passengers The airplane pilot calmly addressed the passengers. “We are experiencing trouble with the left engine. We are currently talking to Chicago about the problem. Maintenance will be arriving soon. We will try to start the plane again, wait … Continue reading The Left Engine
A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller is a beautifully written book with enriching insights into this Old Testament chapter. Using the New International Version, the author takes the six verses in the chapter and describes his “shepherd insights” so his audience can revel in the spiritual truths of seeing the Lord as … Continue reading A Book Review: A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by Phillip W. Keller
I hate to admit it, but there was a time I was not particularly eager to read the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament. I found myself just wanting to be learning something “more substantial and productive.” Fortunately, in time, I saw the benefits of reading this 150-chapter book of the Bible. It came … Continue reading Psalms: Genres, Authorship, Themes, Structure, and Chapter Headings
As I read The Book of Matthew, I realized how similar I am to the three disciples who slept while Jesus was preparing Himself for His death on the cross. My blogs often encourage, but today you will find me struggling with the Christian life issue of REGRET! “Then he [Jesus] returned to his disciples and found … Continue reading Sacred Snippet: Regrets
Today, in our summary of the Book of James, we will be looking at it from the viewpoint of the “five W’s.” Researchers, journalists, and other investigators use the “five W’s” to find out the full story of a person or subject. They include using these essential words: Who, What, Where, When, and Why. So, … Continue reading The Book of James: Who, What, Where, When, and Why?
Today, let us summarize a pericope from James 1:5-8. Did I catch your attention with the word “pericope”? It is not a common word used outside of theological studies, but I will share my new vocabulary with you since I recently learned its meaning. Oxford Lexico defines a pericope as “an extract from a text, especially … Continue reading My Favorite Pericope: James 1:5-8
Are you looking for a Bible study to teach or to work on yourself? Below you will find a Bible study on Psalm 51 that can be worked on at any time. By studying straight from the Bible, my prayer is that you will discover spiritual truth and direction in your life or in the … Continue reading Psalm 51 Bible Study
The Good Samaritan Most of us have heard the story of the “Good Samaritan.” It is most widely known as a parable. Parables, as defined in the book How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth, are “simple stories for those on the outside to whom the ‘real meaning,’ the “mysteries,” were hidden; these [belonging] only to … Continue reading The Good Samaritan
A.W. Tozer Just like with music, I get hooked on a particular song, and I play it over and over, much to my husband’s cagrin. As a teenager, I remember playing “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye so much that I thought my brother might rip the 45-rpm vinyl off the record … Continue reading Delighting in God by A.W. Tozer
Do NOT Mismanage God’s Affairs by Lucky Atugbara Dear Readers, Once upon a time, in the not-too-distant past, my husband and I lived for two years in Lagos, Nigeria. Some people pray, “Lord, I will do anything for You, but please don’t send me to Africa.” Being sent to Africa was one of the best … Continue reading Guest Blog: Do NOT Mismanage God’s Affairs by Lucky Atugbara
