Writing Letters
Imagine opening your mailbox and finding a letter handwritten by a loved one with the first line saying, “I always…
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Does God Really Care About the Details? ( Psalm 139 )
Do you ever wonder if God is paying attention? If he really knows what he’s doing? This week, God reminded…
Is it really possible to not be anxious about anything? (Philippians 4:5-7)
Only when we remember “the Lord is near” can we avoid anxiety. We are anxious when we’re more focused on…
Read the Bible in Four Months: Grow Your Understanding of Biblical Teaching
When Keith was asked to speak at the monthly men’s breakfast at his church, he felt that he should challenge…
Two Simple Comments that Have Me Re-evaluating My View of God
How often do we view God as we want him to be? We sometimes believe that there has to be…
The Power of Words to Break or Build
Have you ever experienced painful or damaging words? What about beautiful, truthful and encouraging ones? In this post, Keith references…
A Childhood Lesson Guaranteed to Help You Enjoy the Bible
At summer camp, the Buddy Rule was meant to keep us safe. While safety may have been the primary purpose,…
The Frustrating Cycle (And Why I Am Grateful For It)
One of our favorite stories in the Bible is the great story of Nehemiah. In it, we find drama, opposition,…
10 Tips for Liking the Bible (Because Believing It’s True Is Not Enough)
Do you ever have to force yourself to read the Bible? Contributor Keith Ferrin knows this is a common problem,…
What the Prophets Have In Common with My Mirror
In this post, Keith writes about his reaction to reading through the Old Testament prophets. He finished Isaiah last week…
Is That Really in There? (When the Bible Strikes Your Funny Bone)
Have you ever been reading your Bible and found yourself laughing? At least, do you sometimes shake your head as…
Does Your Mind Wander When You Read the Bible?
Have you ever sat down to read the Bible, gotten only a few paragraphs in, and your mind is off…