Cliché: Read your Bible and Pray

Christians are oft-told to “read their Bible and pray.” It’s almost as if this is the be-all end-all solution to life’s difficulties and challenges. Want to know what university or college to go to? Pray. Want to know how to live a more Christ-like life? Read your Bible 

A Great Christmas Morning

This year our church had an awesome opportunity to support another family in our area. Shortly after having her youngest child the mother was diagnosed with cancer and passed away within a year. She left her husband and five children behind. I can’t begin to imagine just how difficult 

Teamwork with Imperfect People

Throughout history God has demonstrated His ability to work in unique and culturally relevant ways to accomplish His plans. The remarkable thing is that God chooses to incorporate people into His plans. When we begin working with people to accomplish God’s purposes we foster a sense of teamwork. Teamwork 

Bible Facts

Here are some interesting facts about the Bible that are good to know: There are 66 books in the Bible (39 in the Old Testament, 27 in the New Testament (“testament” is just a fancy word for contract)). The Bible was “penned” by over 40 individuals. By “penned” I mean 

What’s in a Name?

Today’s “verse of the day” from Bible Gateway is a passage from Matthew. The context of this passage is that Joseph has just found out his fiancée is pregnant—a definite taboo in that society—and is considering divorcing her (engagement was almost equal to marriage then). God sent