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Rob Ventura’s Commentary on Romans, pt. 2 – Place For Truth
Here is Part Two of a new commentary on Romans 12……… https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/rob-venturas-commentary-on-romans-pt-2
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Rob Ventura’s Commentary on Romans, pt. 1 – Place For Truth
Place For Truth has begun a series of articles commenting on Romans 12. Here is Part One…………. https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/rob-venturas-commentary-on-romans-pt-1
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Your Face, Lord I Will Seek | Psalm 27
This article makes an interesting point – – – characters like David and Daniel seemed to have an inner GPS that points them to God in times of struggle. And we should work to install such a GPS in our own lives. From Two Journeys………… https://twojourneys.org/articles/detail/2906490/your-face-lord-i-will-seek/
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3 Powerful Ways the Holy Spirit is Active in our Bible Study
Our reading and studying of the Bible is not an academic exercise but rather is an encounter with God through the Holy Spirit. From Logos.com………… https://www.logos.com/grow/nook-holy-spirit-bible-study/?utm_campaign=blog-logos&utm_content=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook
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How to Read Wisdom Literature
This is a good, quick overview of tips to read the wisdom literature of the Bible effectively and appropriately. From Ligonier.org………… https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/how-to-read-wisdom-literature
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Sleep Beneath His Promises
Getting to sleep some nights can be difficult, as we wrestle with worry over finances, the kids, work and school. But the Psalms make the case over and over again that we can truly rest in God because of His care and love for us — that He has made promises of protection and provision…
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Faith has Questions
A nice devotion on why everyone has questions about life and God, but without some direct word from the Lord we may need to exercise our faith! From OpentheBible.org………… https://openthebible.org/open-the-bible-daily/faith-has-questions/?s=09
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Analogies for the Trinity Considered
A very interesting and illuminating article on one of the most perplexing aspects of our faith — God in three Persons. From Logos.com………… https://www.logos.com/grow/analogies-for-trinity/?utm_campaign=blog-logos&utm_content=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook
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You Stoop Down to Make Me Great | Psalm 18
This article focuses on Psalm 18 and it’s teaching that God meets us where we are and works with us from beginning to end. From Two Journeys……… https://twojourneys.org/articles/detail/2877830/you-stoop-down-to-make-me-great/
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How Long, Oh Lord | Psalm 13
This fine article tackles the issue of waiting on God. From Two Journeys…………… https://twojourneys.org/articles/detail/2867345/how-long-oh-lord/
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The Joy of Reading Revelation: Seven Reasons to Study the Apocalypse
A wonderful overview of this important book by bible teacher and author Nancy Guthrie. From Desiring God…………… https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-joy-of-reading-revelation
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Jesus Christ: Truly God, Truly Man
The Bible and Christian tradition affirms that Jesus was both fully God and fully human. But many heresies over the years have distorted and misrepresented the person of Christ. From Beautiful Christian Life……….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/jesus-christ-truly-god-truly-man
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How to Raise Your Son into a Godly Man
This is a really nice collection of tips and exhortations of how to raise a son to become a godly and mature man. From Crosswalk.com……….. https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/how-to-help-your-son-become-a-man.html
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How to be Motivated When You Don’t Want to Read Your Bible
This is an encouraging article that addresses the all-too-common struggle to maintain consistency and motivation in our Bible reading and study. From Crosswalk.com……….. https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/when-you-dont-want-to-read-your-bible.html?utm_medium=fbpage&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=theocwgroup
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Praying the Names of God – – – Bright Morning Star
Some nice insights here from author Ann Spangler……….. https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/prayingnamesgod/praying-the-names-of-god-march-21.html
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4 Instances of God’s Help Through Deep Waters
There are several incidents in the Bible of God delivering His people through actual deep waters. And if He did that before, God can and will do so for you! From Crosswalk.com…………… https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/instances-of-gods-help-through-deep-waters.html?utm_medium=fbpage&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=theocwgroup
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Disappointment with God — When God Doesn’t Do What You Expect
This is a helpful article for those times when God doesn’t act in the way we wish. Using the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings, shows how we might all be tempted to despair when God doesn’t come through for us. From Logos.com……….. https://www.logos.com/grow/hall-disappointment-with-god/?utm_campaign=blog-logos&utm_content=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook
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When God Unfolds His Will in Pieces
This is a really excellent article from writer Tim Challies. Whereas God gave Moses very specific instructions for building the tabernacle, and He gave to David a blueprint for the temple in Jerusalem, we might wish God would display His plans to us beforehand. But God does operate like this with us………. https://www.challies.com/articles/when-god-unfolds-his-will-in-pieces/
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The Arrival of God’s Kingdom
This article does a nice job of explaining what God’s kingdom is, as well as it is “already and not yet.” From Beautiful Christian Life………….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/the-arrival-of-gods-kingdom
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How to Have a Holy Argument
Whether it be at home, at work, or at church, everyone experiences conflicts and disagreements are bound to occur. As believers, we should deal with others in a constructive and kind manner. From Logos.com…………….. https://www.logos.com/grow/nook-holy-argument-christian-disagreement/?utm_campaign=blog-logos&utm_content=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook
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God’s Grace Meets Us in our Regrets
This is a very helpful and encouraging article about living in regret of decisions made or not made. The hope is that God is sovereign and able to use our life decisions — good or bad — for His intended purposes for us. From the Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship……….. https://ibcd.org/grace-meets-our-regrets/?fbclid=PAAaY0jE-B7tpXteUVnqenEwEKpjATblLIyM7iEJXsst33-CbVevgGeWSBpHI
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10 Truths About God’s Word From Nehemiah 8
God cares about His Word, and for that we should be grateful! From Knowable Word……………… https://www.knowableword.com/2023/02/13/10-truths-about-gods-word-from-nehemiah-8/
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Does God Give Us Grace for Tomorrow?
I tend to be an anxious person who sometimes thinks too much about the “what-ifs” of life. This article reminds us that God provides for us, even in our fears. From Looking to the Harvest…………… https://lookingtotheharvest.com/15-feet-ahead/
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Practicing Solitude and Silence — Dallas Willard
Practicing Solitude and Silence To put off the old person and put on the new we need only follow Jesus into the activities that he engaged in to nurture his own life in relation to the Father. Of course, his calling and mission were out of all proportion to ours, and he never had our…
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When Colleagues Think Your Faith Is a Joke
This is a really great article for anyone that works in a secular environment (which is just about all of us). From The Gospel Coalition……… https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/colleagues-think-faith-joke/
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What Does it Mean to Have True Joy?
One thing that the Bible teaches is that only believers can experience true joy. From Crosswalk.com………… https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-does-it-mean-to-have-true-joy.html
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How to Find the Parts of a Bible Passage
To get at the intents of the author of a Bible passage, it is most helpful to understand some of the basic literary structure of the passage. Helpful info from Knowable Word……….. https://www.knowableword.com/2023/01/20/how-to-find-the-parts-of-a-passage/
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Romans 8:28 and Suffering
A very worthwhile article on how God works in and through our suffering. I especially love his illustration about making a cake! From Randy Alcorn and Eternal Perspectives Ministries……….. https://www.epm.org/resources/2010/Mar/21/romans-828-what-does-it-really-mean/
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Why Our Subjective Feelings Need God’s Objective Truth
In this article, author Randy Alcorn discusses the problems that believers run into when they assume their subjective feelings and emotions are fact. From Eternal Perspectives Ministries…………. https://www.patheos.com/blogs/randyalcorn/2023/01/subjective-feelings-need-truth/
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“I Believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth” — The Apostles’ Creed, Article of Faith 1
In this first article in a series on the Apostles Creed, we look at the first Person in the Trinity, God the Father. From Beautiful Christian Life……….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/i-believe-in-god-the-father-almighty-maker-of-heaven-and-earth-apostles-creed
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What Does the Bible Say about Overthinking?
I tend to do this a lot and it is never really helpful! From Crosswalk.com…………… https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/what-does-the-bible-say-about-overthinking.html
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The Art of Observing What’s Not Said in a Bible Passage
Very interesting! From Knowable Word…………. https://www.knowableword.com/2023/01/13/the-art-of-observing-whats-not-said/
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What Are Some Practical Ways to Handle Stress?
Stress can be quite debilitating but by exercising some tactics and different mindsets, it can be managed. From Crosswalk.com………… https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/ask-roger/what-are-some-practical-ways-to-handle-stress.html
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Encouragement for Battling Spiritual Depression
I see spiritual depression as a sadness and anxiety over one’s perceived lack of spiritual growth. But this article explains how we can overcome these feelings through a proper view of Christ’s work on the cross and how it is applied to our lives. From Beautiful Christian Life………….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/encouragement-for-battling-spiritual-depression
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God’s Grace: More than Amazing
Author Randy Alcorn invites us to be astonished at God’s grace for us. From Eternal Perspectives Ministries……….. https://www.epm.org/blog/2023/Jan/4/grace-more-amazing
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10 Facts about Miracles That Will Build Your Faith
This article is written by scholar and pastor Sam Storms, one of my favorite authors. Here, he talks about our miracle-making Savior and how God is still in the business of working miracles in people’s lives. From Crosswalk.com……….. https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-facts-about-miracles-that-will-build-your-faith.html
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When Praying Hurts: How to Go to God in Suffering
The author of this article has come up with a neat acronym to form her prayers when she is suffering. From Desiring God………. https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/when-praying-hurts
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10 People in the Bible Who Were Both Humble and Courageous
Here is a big takeaway for me from this article: While I might not be able to always will myself to be courageous, yet I can always determine to be humble before God and people. Then, I might also experience courage from God. From Beautiful Christian Life……….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/10-people-in-the-bible-who-were-both-humble-and-courageous
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3 Things You Need to Know about God’s Love for You
I have struggled in the past with believing that God actually cared for me personally, rather than just in general genetic fashion. But if God calls all of the hundreds of billions of stars by name, then He can certainly know and love me directly and personally! From Beautiful Christian Life………. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-gods-love-for-you
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Follow Jesus’s Manual for Living — Dallas Willard
Follow Jesus’ Manual Jesus told us explicitly what to do. We have a manual, just like the car owner. He told us, as disciples, to make disciples. Not converts to Christianity, nor to some particular “faith and practice.” He did not tell us to arrange for people to “get in” or “make the cut” after…
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Blessed Are the Peacemakers – – – Matthew 5:9 Meaning Explained
In this contentious world that is full of anger and strife, let’s all commit to being peacemakers in 2023! From BibleStudyTools.com………. https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/how-can-christians-be-the-blessed-peacemakers.html
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10 Old Testament Books Never Quoted in the New Testament
A brief but quite interesting article. From Knowable Word…….. https://www.knowableword.com/2013/03/27/11-old-testament-books-never-quoted-in-the-new-testament/
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The Best and Second Best Reasons to Study Theology
Something that the Holy Spirit has been teaching me lately is that there is a very important difference between studying theology to know more about God, and to know God better. This article sums this idea up nicely. From Life Over Coffee……….. https://lifeovercoffee.com/the-best-and-second-best-reasons-to-study-theology/
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Psalm 131: A New Orientation
This article delves into what our position before God is, and also counters the world’s attitudes that we should be self-sufficient and completely independent from others. From PlaceforTruth.org………. https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/psalm-131-a-new-orientation
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3 Things You Need to Know about God’s Love for You
God is not going to let us into Heaven reluctantly, and He loves it when we pray. From Beautiful Christian Life………. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-gods-love-for-you
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Know Your Literary Devices for Better Bible Study
There have been some very interesting articles on the Knowable Word site recently regarding using a knowledge of grammar and literary devices to better understand what the biblical authors have written. This one provides an overview of literary devices. From Knowable Word………. https://www.knowableword.com/2022/12/16/know-your-literary-devices/
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What Are the Most Accurate Bible Translations?
This list might come in handy for you or a loved ones wish list. From BibleStudyTools.com……… https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-are-the-5-most-accurate-bible-translations.html
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To Help Your Bible Study, Know Your Literary Devices
This article goes over some information that maybe some of us got in high school, but this is some really helpful information! From Knowable Word……… https://www.knowableword.com/2022/12/16/know-your-literary-devices/
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10 Ways to Lessen Stress at Christmas
Some helpful info! From Crosswalk.com…… https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-ways-to-lessen-stress-at-christmas.html
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