Have you heard about the psychological study of the seminary students and the Story of the Good Samaritan? Researchers had seminary students prepare a talk/sermon on the parable of the Good Samaritan. The students were then asked to go to the next building and deliver their message. On the way to the other building, a... Continue Reading →
Two Purposes
Diet and exercise has only two purposes. 1) Improve heart and overall health. 2) Lose weight. In the same way, reading the Bible has only two purposes. 1) Teach you about how God is with his people. 2) Guide you to a better way of living. If you are reading scripture to win arguments, defend... Continue Reading →
23 Things – Week 5: Study
Week 5: Study 10. Watch Paula Gooder talk about "what the Bible is?" 11. Not everyone is bent towards reading and study. Still, you can immerse yourself in scripture through Psalms set to music by Sons of Korah (Click on Listen) 12. Who are your teachers and what are they teaching you? Make a list of your chief... Continue Reading →
Apprenticeship With Jesus: Introduction
For Lent, I am walking us through a book called Apprenticeship With Jesus. You can follow along by reading my highlights and reflections. Extensive previews of the book can be found through Google Books and Amazon, as well as eBook purchasing options. Forward By Dallas Willard - American Christianity focuses more on the intellect rather... Continue Reading →
