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How to Energize Your Bible Reading

Looking for a simple way to energize your Bible reading? Here’s a suggestion: During the month of October (or any month), pick one book of the Bible and read it repeatedly. By “repeatedly,” I mean that you read it every … Continue reading

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What God Has Done for Us Lately

Lately, when I wake up, I have this increasing awareness that the start of a new day is an undeserved gift from God. Lately, when I go to bed, I have this increasing awareness that I might not wake up … Continue reading

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How Many People Are in Heaven?

Do you ever wonder what heaven is like? Thankfully, the Bible tells us. First and foremost, God is the focus of heaven. His glory is center stage. Heaven is a place that shines the spotlight on a Person, the all-glorious … Continue reading

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The Meaning of Ephesians 4:15

I love reading stories of how people become Christians. The Bible is filled with God-glorifying conversion accounts – from the woman at the well (John 4) to the Apostle Paul on the road to Damascus (Acts 9). Here’s a story … 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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31 Reasons to Study the Psalms

I just finished my latest book, How to Pray Like David: A Bible Study on Psalms 42-72 (Psalms Bible Study Guides, Volume 2). (Volume 1, How to Pray Like David: A Bible Study on Psalms 1-41, was released in February 2022 … Continue reading

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How to Pray Like David

What’s the best book in the Bible to learn how to pray? You can probably think of several. So can I. Certainly the book of Psalms should be included, don’t you think? I’m convinced that it is one of the … Continue reading

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How to Not Pray Like an Ostrich

David prayed these words in Psalm 5:3 – “Morning by morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; morning by morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” The prayer of faith is a prayer of eager anticipation and … Continue reading

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The Idiocy of Idolatry

Have you ever worshipped a stove or a microwave? How about a gas grill? In effect, that is what God accused Israel of doing through the prophet Isaiah. The people would take a piece of wood and make an idol … Continue reading

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Why Trust the Bible? (Product Review)

by Dr. Timothy Paul Jones Attacking the Word of God has been going on for centuries. So it should come as no surprise to 21st century believers that bashing the Bible is a popular pastime in our day. This report … Continue reading

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