Category: Bible Study
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Luke 6:27 in your Christian Apologist Life
Loving people well is hard to do. Loving people who don’t like you back is even more difficult. And yet, it was Jesus who said “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”…
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4 Apologetics Action Hacks (that aren’t really hacks)
I’ve painstakingly compiled a list of 4 scientifically proven apologetics action hacks. These are revolutionary ways to spur your pursuit to defend the faith and grow in your love for God and others. Brace yourselves! Are you ready?
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4 ways to find motivation ON THE DAYS YOU JUST CAN’T EVEN
To be fair, I’m probably not the right person to be penning this post. In a given month, there are many days during which I “just can’t even” and don’t scrounge up sufficient motivation to accomplish much-needed tasks- mopping floors, raking the chicken run, and reading a book falls by the wayside. Cracking my Bible…
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Science and God: Pre-release Preview Part 2
This summer, our church’s Sunday School program pulled together a curriculum for the K-5th grade students. They focused on God and science. Biologists, mathematicians, astronomers, nurses, and chemists from our church congregation presented lessons to the children each Sunday morning, accompanied by group experiments, worship songs, and more. The kids came alive with each presentation…
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Talking with Your Kids about God: Pre-release Preview Part 1
Have you asked your kids “How do you know God exists?” lately? I’m not sure I’m brave enough to ask mine and share their answers here. I like to think my husband and I do a pretty good job of helping them think carefully about God… but we all know how kids have a way…
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What Happens When We Die?
Recently there was an officer involved shooting near our home. Two men were wounded, and unfortunately, one of the police officers died. At our son’s school, kids were given the opportunity to write letters and draw pictures to encourage the local police department. When he came home from school and shared what he knew about…
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Step out of Your Bubble: Investigate Belief
It’s easy to stay in your bubble. It’s cozy and familiar. Even on the occasion when one belief is causing friction with another, as long as no outside source shines light on the cognitive dissonance, we can keep on keeping on. But that’s not what we’re called to do. And it’s not really what we’re content with, is it?
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Memorization: A New Year of Sing Through the Bible
Memorizing scripture is an important part of helping children understand and own their faith in God and the Bible. Along with apologetics, scripture reading and memorization are essential for solid foundations. Are you ready to dive in?
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Family Bible Time: Resources
Last month we shared how Family Bible Time happens in our house. We also explained why we think setting aside time as a family to read and discuss the Word is important. What we didn’t want to do was blast you with resources! Now that you’ve had some time to try your own ideas or…
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Make time for Family Bible Time: Yes, you really can.
Are you acquainted with a family that’s busy? You probably know the kind, running to appointments and practices and events and meetings and and and… Perhaps you do, or perhaps it’s you, but either way, one important thing that can get forgotten under a pile of busy family To-Do’s is spending time as a family…