Tag Archives: Bible study

Need a Better View

Posted on November 25, 2017 by

Listen to Gary Johnson explain something he calls “peephole” driving. “I grew up in Michigan where people do ‘peephole’ driving. People who live in the frozen north have likely been peephole drivers a time or two. Peephole driving happens after … Continue reading →

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The Bible Builds Character

Posted on August 24, 2017 by

It is amazing how many people: believe that the Bible is the Word of God, admit that what the Bible says is important, yet rarely read what the Bible has to say! Hosea 4:6 warns, “My people are destroyed from … Continue reading →

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Sweet Words

Posted on July 18, 2017 by

Psalm 19:10 says that the word of God is “sweeter than honey”. Just how sweet the Bible is depends on how much you hunger for it. There was once a Christian man who not only had leprosy, he was also … Continue reading →

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Concerning the Bible

Posted on October 25, 2016 by

The great majority of Americans have access to a Bible. Most have more than one copy of the Scripture in their home. However, it seems that more and more people in this country have little idea of how to apply … Continue reading →

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More than Listening

Posted on August 23, 2016 by

The mid-week Bible study group at our church recently finished what we called a “3-2-1 Study” of the gospel of Matthew. This approach can be used with any portion of Scripture. It’s really quite simple. We were looking for some … Continue reading →

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Casual Observer

Posted on October 31, 2014 by

I just finished my fourth season of watching high school girls’ volleyball, and I still don’t know a whole lot about the game. I enjoy the competition, and I get to support the local athletes and visit with their parents … Continue reading →

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Sign of Character

Posted on June 26, 2014 by

For those who still hold to the quaint notion that character actually matters, there is a Bible verse that speaks to this issue. Acts 17:11 says, “Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received … Continue reading →

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Reason for Learning

Posted on May 1, 2014 by

All of the Bible is important, but some parts are more critical than others for Christian living. For example, you could memorize the 12 tribes of Israel, but you might find it more useful to spend your time meditating on … Continue reading →

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Stay Fresh

Posted on April 14, 2014 by

I was standing in a checkout line recently when a display caught my eye. It was trying to entice me to buy a small package of doughnuts.  The advertising slogan read, “Made Fresh”. I suppose that statement was true. Is it … Continue reading →

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Is That Your Final Answer?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

My friend Bob Iery invented a trivia game called Bluegrass Routes. The game is based on the players’ knowledge of bluegrass music. My wife and I were telling some of our friends about this game. We pointed out that it … Continue reading →

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