Wisdom is the saw we use to cut our way through life. Without sharp saws, life is like cutting through a piece of oak with a butter knife. So how do we sharpen our saws? Answer: By spending ongoing time…
The System I Use for Long Term Scripture Memorization
Easily, my most important educational choice was deciding 25 years ago to systematically memorize Scripture. Here is a brief summary of the system I use for memorizing Scripture. I originally learned this approach from Jim Jeffery in the Fall of…
From Elaine: How Do We Know the Bible is God’s Word?
Previously, I answered questions several question from Elaine about heaven. Yesterday, Elaine let me know that she is wondering how we know the Bible and God is real and not just realistic fiction. Dear Elaine, The question you discussed with…
If You’re Not Cheating, You’re Not Trying: Through the Bible in 2015
By the powers vested in me by . . . I hereby announce that you can start your Bible reading plan on December 16. Consider this post your license to cheat by beginning to read through the Bible now. If…
Current Questions for the Study of Job
Which “Job” questions are most important for pastors when preaching Job? Are there any “Job questions” in the below list that aren’t important? Immersed in Job as I am, one notices a number of questions that come up in “evangelical”…
How do we know that the Bible is God’s Word?
The Westminster Standards (Longer Catechism) gives this concise and beautiful statement regarding how we know that the Bible is God’s Word. Q 4. How doth it appear that the Scriptures are the Word of God? A. The Scriptures manifest themselves…
Sweetly Savoring the Truth (How to Not Go About It)
You won’t learn to sweetly savor the Word of God by randomly opening up to Bible passages. Do that and you might find that the first verse you come across is Job 7:16. Instead, learn to savor the sweetness of…
Which Bible Verse Should be Memorized First?
Which verse of Scripture do you think should be memorized first? Do you agree with my choice? Tell me in the comments. Memorizing Scripture is one of the most beneficial practices you can ever adopt – – watch the below…
Avoiding Mirrors
Yesterday, when I was getting ready for the day, I noticed a spot on my sweater. The stain wasn’t real bad. There wasn’t actual food debris. Rather my sweater was discolored in an area about the size of a nickel.…
“No Safe Place Outside of Biblical Inerrancy”
In a recent interview, Dr. Al Mohler of Southern Seminary explained that if you give up inerrancy you forfeit the truth of God’s Word. There is no safe place out of an unashamed biblical inerrancy,” Mohler said. He contends that…