The Bible is the oldest book most will ever read. These 66 books were ancient when Washington, Columbus, and Luther read them. And the Bible has always been challenging. Today I read one of the harder parts—lengthy descriptions of Solomon’s temple: “He made two capitals of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars,Continue reading “Use Your Imagination.”
Category Archives: Read the Bible
Behavior and Education.
Ever wonder why half the grades on the report cards of children involve behavior? Why have all those categories like “works well with others,” “listens to instructions,” or “participates in group activities”? We send children to school to learn the three Rs and instead it’s the three Ss: Sit down, be Still, and keep Silent.Continue reading “Behavior and Education.”
Buried Treasure.
In THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO a man falsely accused escapes prison and finds a buried treasure. The pile of gold and jewels changes his life and captivates readers. We are fascinated by treasure. But you possess a greater treasure: one that too often collects dust. Even the OLD TESTAMENT is an infinite treasure. SomeContinue reading “Buried Treasure.”
Treasure Chest.
How would you feel if you discovered buried treasure? At the end of NATIONAL TREASURE, after all the adventure, the good guys stumble into a room filled with priceless treasures. Their jaws drop and they walk around in awe. Riley sees a jade statue and says, “It’s a big, blueish-green man,” and he hugs theContinue reading “Treasure Chest.”
Read the Bible Creatively.
You cannot appreciate something thousands of years old without guidance. An art teacher can help you appreciate the challenge of carving statues from marble. A musician might point out advances in the way instruments were designed. An architect might talk about the way ancient roofs were sloped to ensure snow did not accumulate. TheContinue reading “Read the Bible Creatively.”
Do You Want to Be Happy?
What do we want most? To be happy. What will make you happy? Being in God’s will. That is where you will find joy, peace, and success. Everyone wants to be successful. How do you do it? Obedience. If you walk with God and seek to obey Him, you will find success. But what doesContinue reading “Do You Want to Be Happy?”
Do You Have the Key to Success?
Your mother lost the key to Grandpa’s van the other night while parked at a store near the house. She was panicking. I was at the house waiting on her and Granna gave me a spare key. I drove the truck to the store, found Wendy, and we opened the van and found the key.Continue reading “Do You Have the Key to Success?”
One Verse Promises Success.
I have a verse for you to think about, meditate on, memorize, and make a part of the way you think: This book of instruction shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it both day and night, being careful to do all that is written in it, for then you willContinue reading “One Verse Promises Success.”
Messages.
When it began, the internet was hailed as a “great democratizing force,” and that’s exactly what it is when people no one ever heard of can make videos in their bedrooms and soon collect a million followers. And what a range of topics! The most popular Instagram influencer topics are 1) music, 2) humor, 3)Continue reading “Messages.”
The Bible is Full of Practical, Every-day Wisdom.
College professors love theory. One favorite question is “How many angels could dance on the head of a pin?” But when profs talk theory, students lose interest, answering “So what? What does that have to do with my life?” Some think the Bible is like that too: ALL THEORY, and that scripture is all deepContinue reading “The Bible is Full of Practical, Every-day Wisdom.”
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