A Misunderstood Passage
Ephesians 5 is one of the most misused passages in Scripture. Too often it’s reduced to a slogan about wives submitting to husbands. But Paul’s real message is bigger — and more radical. “Submit to one another,” he writes. Every believer is called to humility, to serve, to give up rights for the sake of love. Husbands, wives, parents, children — all. The gospel advances when we choose servanthood over self.
Worship in the Old Testament
Worship isn’t about what moves us — it’s about who God is. The Psalms make that clear. They give voice to grief, celebration, trust, awe. Lament doesn’t cancel faith. Petition doesn’t crowd out praise. Worship rooted in God’s holiness and steadfast love isn’t forced or flashy. It’s honest, expectant, reverent. That kind of worship still reshapes hearts — ours and the generations watching.
Why Do Our Bibles Keep Changing?
Bible translations don’t change because the message shifts, but because language does — and so does scholarship. New discoveries and evolving usage lead to periodic updates. That’s not a threat to Scripture; it’s part of its careful preservation. Even Crossway’s English Standard Version, once declared “final,” is now being updated again. These changes remind us how God’s Word is both rooted in history and actively stewarded in the present.
How To Know the Mind of Jesus
Knowing Jesus isn’t about collecting facts. It’s about learning his mind, his ways, his heartbeat. Scripture becomes a means of connection, not just comprehension.
Bible Study And Church Attendance May Stem Loneliness
A new study highlights the power of Scripture and church attendance in combating loneliness, an epidemic likened to smoking 15 cigarettes a day in its toll on health. Those engaged with the Bible or attending church weekly report dramatically lower loneliness rates. With forgiveness and meaningful connections at its core, faith offers a tangible antidote to isolation, inviting a deeper sense of belonging and community in a disconnected world.
Walter Brueggemann: Prophet of the Written Word
Few names resonate as profoundly in the realm of biblical scholarship as Walter Brueggemann. A towering figure in Old Testament studies, Brueggemann has spent decades challenging, inspiring, and reshaping how Christians engage with Scripture. But who is this man, and why should his work matter to people of faith today?
A Primer on Dwell: Transforming Bible Engagement by Immersive Listening
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to sit down and read the Bible can be challenging. Enter the Dwell app, a revolutionary tool designed to help believers engage with Scripture in a meaningful and accessible way. Launched in 2018, Dwell transforms the traditional Bible experience into an immersive audio journey, making it easier than ever to incorporate God’s Word into daily life.
A Primer on BibleProject: Gateway to Understanding Scripture
BibleProject is known for its visually compelling animated videos that explore the books of the Bible, biblical themes, and critical theological concepts with high-quality animations and clear, concise explanations, making complex biblical themes understandable and engaging for viewers of all ages. The videos have a massive following, with millions of views on YouTube and other platforms.
A Primer on The Bible App: A Digital Tool for the Modern Believer
In our digital age, with countless apps vying for attention, one stands out for its potential for transformative impact: the YouVersion Bible App. This powerful tool, created by Life.Church, has become indispensable to millions of Christians globally.
Visio Divina: encountering God through images
Spiritual directors call meditating on a picture “Visio Divina.” Applied to a Bible passage, it’s an imaginative and refreshing form of Scripture meditation that helps us to enter into the narrative of Scripture and bring ourselves to Jesus. It’s similar to Lectio Divina, but instead of quietly listening to God through words we use a picture.
Scripture: Reading With Imagination
Complete relationships with other people, and with God in Scripture, require imagination. Why? Because imagination creates the context for empathy and intimacy.