Category Archives: Bible reading

What the Bible Says About Distractions

Life is filled with distractions. They are everywhere. It’s always been that way for God’s people. Things haven’t changed much over the centuries.     In Luke 10:38-42 we read the account of Jesus, Mary, and Martha. I find this … Continue reading

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A Better Way to Begin Your Day

I like to listen to John Piper’s podcast, “Ask Pastor John.” Most episodes are 10-15 minutes, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a wiser Bible teacher than this man. You’ll also find a written transcript of each episode at https://www.desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john … Continue reading

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12 Free Christian Books

All 12 of Wayne’s Christian eBooks Are Free This Week! To celebrate the beginning of summer, click HERE (or the link below) to download a PDF of any of my Christian books at no charge. Happy Summer! https://payhip.com/GodWroteTheBook Feel free … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the Thessalonians (Part 1)

There are many good ways to study the Bible. I’m a big fan of the inductive Bible study method. Kay Arthur has been teaching this approach for decades. I’ve read her book How to Study Your Bible several times. We … Continue reading

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How to Handle Difficult Bible Verses

Overall, do you find the Bible hard or easy to understand? Or both perhaps? Do you ever read a verse or a passage or even a whole book and think, “What does that mean?” If so, this post is for … Continue reading

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What the Bible Says about Jesus’ Last Week

As we prepare our hearts to remember and celebrate the last week of Christ’s life on earth, I am compelled to share something that has always amazed me. The first four books of the New Testament, “the Gospels,” contain 89 … Continue reading

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What the Bible Says about What the Bible Does

I’ve been reading the book of Acts this week, following the 5x5x5 New Testament Bible Reading Plan. (I love the simplicity and accountability of this plan.) In Acts, from chapter 13 on, the focus is on the ministry of Paul … Continue reading

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What Does It Takes to Understand the Bible? (Part 3)

What does it take to understand the Bible? First, it takes hard work. And by that, I mean your hard work. To benefit from time in the Word . . . Human Diligence Is Essential The slothful need not bother, … Continue reading

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5 Powerful Benefits of Bible Study

It’s easy to read the Bible and overlook the incredible claims it makes. Take this verse, from the Apostle Peter: “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his … Continue reading

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3 Great Ways to Read & Study the Bible in 2023

This post is about how to read and study the Bible in 2023. Specifically, you’ll learn three of my favorite ways to dive into the Word with diligence, delight, and dependence.   But first, some general comments about what it … Continue reading

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