Christianity.com recently asked me to answer common questions people have about the Christian faith. Each clip is only 2-4 minutes long. Here’s the first one.
Choosing verses to memorize or to be encouraged by today!
Just take the time to read any of the below verses. If you love Christ and His Word, I think you will understand why I chose to memorize them. People sometimes ask how I choose verses to memorize. Rather than…
16 in 113 seconds
If you give Scripture memory just a few seconds every day, it will change your world. (More here). Today when I timed myself when reviewing 16 verses. It took 113 seconds. I cannot begin to describe to you what these…
Ancient Tsunami Warnings and Lives Built on the Beach
Our hearts continue to go out to the people of Japan. In the below thought, I am not making a point about the Japanese people. But, I am noticing how the Bible uses this picture of building on the beach…
A very simple devotional tip for your Saturday
How frequently do you read the Bible aloud? Take a couple of minutes this Saturday – – say less than 5 even – – and read a passage aloud to yourself. It is best to do it more than once. …
People who understand what is more precious than gold and sweeter than honey
Take 10 minutes to watch this and you will have witnessed an illustration of those who understand Psalm 19:7-11. HT: Justin Taylor
A moleskin exercise guaranteed to change your life
Per Isaiah 55:11, if you join this project led by Timmy Brister, you can count on it changing your life. (See here). Seriously. Why not? As I’ve explained elsewhere, it’s the best approach to emotional healing. Lots more to read…
What Bible version do you use?
Randy Alcorn shares his thought on Bible translations. There’s a video if you prefer to watch rather than read: I actually use a number of translations, including the English Standard Version (ESV). I also use the New International Version (NIV)…
On the ESV Translation
Since I preach from the ESV, this may be of interest to our flock. ESV Trusted By Leaders from Crossway on Vimeo. See also a post where I talk about translating a particular passage. HT: JT
Darryl Dash interviews Doug Moo on the updated NIV
Many in our church will remember Doug Moo preaching last year on the book of Romans. Moo is the chairman of the committee for Bible translation on the updated NIV. Darryl Dash recently interviewed him about the translation. Today marks…