We are programmed to need an appropriate challenge. We need a habit, skill, or knowledge to be just a little more challenging that our current abilities to inspire us. For example, if you want to play tennis you need to find someone who is close to your same skill level. Playing against a tennis pro …
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Sep 24
The ESV Scripture Journal Bible – A Great Tool!
I recently discovered this new product from Crossway called the Scripture Journal. Crossway has produced a paperback Bible for each book of the Bible (OT and NT) that contains an entire blank page with each opening. These Bibles are inexpensive and very user-friendly. They are great for taking notes and personal study of a text. …
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Feb 27
Why You and Your Kids Should Carry a Print Bible!
I see increasingly less people carrying print Bibles. I myself use electronic devices regularly to study the Scriptures, so I understand they have their place and are great tools. But let me share seven reasons why you should have a personal print Bible that you still carry to church and read at home. You can …
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Jan 10
My Class on the Law of Moses
We study from the books of Moses (Genesis – Deuteronomy) regularly in our classes. I have taught many lessons from these, but never had I taught a systematic study focused solely on the Old Law until this last class i taught. Most teachers, and especially students, perceive that it will be too dry, boring, …
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Nov 20
The Blank Bible
A church member who worked in the book industry gave me this Bible last night. It looks completely normal from the outside. But every page is completely blank on the inside. The publisher made a mistake in the printing. As I was showing Ryan, our youth minister this Bible, it hit us that many could …
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Sep 14
Advanced Bible Reader – A Great Tool for Your Kids
Have you heard of the website and ministry of Advanced Bible Reader. It was started by my good friends Kyle Butt and Chad Thompson. It has been around for several years. It is based on the school program called AR for Accelerated Reader. Kids read books and take tests over the books to earn points. …
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