We often maintain private schedules in our minds, navigating daily routines without formal calendars. Among these, times for communion with God stand out as vital, serving as non-negotiable moments for prayer and study. Ultimately, it is the present moment that shapes our past and future, making our relationship with the “I AM” God essential.
Category: Study
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Confusing ‘If’ with ‘Is’
My wife and I take care of our two young grandkids after school until one of their parents comes to pick them up after work. Still, after raising a house full of kids, we can usually tell when one of them swaps “is” for “if.” “Pawpaw, Gramma said it is okay for me to have some ice […]
Posted inDisciples, Faithfulness, Obedience, Serving, Study
Are You Stupid?
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,but he who hates reproof is stupid.” Proverbs 12:1 The New Living Translation states this verse as: “To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.” Proverbs 12:1 Imagine if you never learned from the corrections your parents and teachers tried to teach you when you were in […]
Posted inLearning, Study, Teaching
Look Beneath the Surface
“Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly.”John 7:24 Whatever Scripture” we study, we should look under its surface. I’m going to use a couple of words that many people don’t know, but I’ll explain them. To “look under the surface” in God’s Word requires us to use exegesis and hermeneutics. Exegesis refers to […]