Framing the Bible
- February 06, 2020
- by
- Lydia McCord
We’ve been talking about reading the Bible the last couple weeks. Why it’s important and some tips on how to do it. One thing that really helped me in this process was learning that the Bible can be framed. Themes can be traced throughout the Bible. This might seem like a no-brainer but this concept rocked my world. Being aware of this gave me something to look for while reading and helped me see how all 66 books connect. I hope it does the same for you if it hasn’t already!
One of my favorite...
Better is a Neighbor who is Near than a Brother Who is Far Away
- January 30, 2020
- by
- Taber Cheo
“Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away” – Proverbs 27:10
In our busy lives we have the tendency...
Hermeneutics: Understanding the Bible
- January 29, 2020
- by
- Lydia McCord
Last week we chatted about reading the Bible, the Word of God, for ourselves. I mentioned a couple reasons why it was important and...
An Under-Realized God
- January 28, 2020
- by
- Jessica Fields
An over-realized eschatology – it’s the phrase my pastor often pulls out when we chat about brokenness, both big and small.
And I get how...
Distinguishing Between Worry and Concern
- January 23, 2020
- by
- Lori Travers
They say that once a mom, always a mom. There’s something about our hearts that remain bound to our “kids” no matter how grown...
My Word for 2020 is: “WORD”
- January 09, 2020
- by
- Lori Travers
Downsizing recently, I found myself unloading piles of books to Goodwill. One and half years later the pile grew once again and I still...
Go Forth and Question
- January 01, 2020
- by
- Lydia McCord
Do you remember going through a phase when you were a child in which you questioned everything? I do not but I’m sure if...
Are We Obligated to Keep the Law?
- November 17, 2019
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
The question I address, “Are we obligated to keep the Law?” is not new. In recent years, however, the emergence of “new,” “updated,” and...
Healthy Focus on Past Regrets
- November 14, 2019
- by
- Lori Travers
“Press on…forget your past…move forward…no use living in regret…it’s forgotten…”
I used to believe that if I walked with Jesus, I could just pretend my...
God’s Will for You
- October 29, 2019
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
Many ask the question, “what is God’s will for my life?” I wonder if we really want to know his answer. We seek the...