A Bible Study Blog
I gave myself this week off from my usual lengthier posting.
Why?
As a leader, it is important to model the value of pausing.
If I do not model the value of pausing, then I am not following God’s or Christ’s example.
What do I mean?
Continue reading “Valuing Time to Pause”
Yes, I said I would have part two of Why Did They Turn to Idolatry this week.
When I last posted, I knew with a brief trip coupled with a busier-than-usual workload at my day job, I would not have time to post something last Sunday.
Then, last Monday my husband and I said goodbye to our sweet dog of 14 years after having said goodbye to our sweet cat of nineteen years just back in September.
And the next two weeks will be unusually busy at my day job as we host a huge conference.
Continue reading “Seeking Prayers From You”
One member of my book club recently brought some dessert to share with the group.
She wrapped each piece of cake individually and brought her own metal forks to share with us.
After she had passed them out but had not picked up her own fork, one of us teasingly asked, “Do we need to wait to eat our piece until you have picked up your fork?”
With a glint in her eye, she quickly picked up her fork so we could enjoy the yummy treat.
What does this cultural practice of waiting for the hostess to pick up her fork before the guests can begin eating have to do with 1 Corinthians 11:17-34?
Continue reading “1 Corinthians 11:17-34 | Whose Instructions Do You Follow?”
This past week has not gone as I had originally planned.
I got sick with a head cold while traveling back from visiting family.
And I am still in recovery.
Thus, I have not prepared my intended post for this date.
Instead, I have been taking care of my body by sleeping and drinking plenty of hot tea or brothy soups.
My pets have enjoyed getting to snuggle more with me than usual.
Each day I am making progress and anticipate resuming a more normal routine soon.
Meanwhile, as you prepare for the festivities of this Christmas season, please take some time to ponder the following prayer of Christ to God, found in the gospel of John.
Continue reading “Taking Some Recovery Time”
Time spent observing nature is one of my favorite things to do.
I find it brings me great joy.
A soft sunrise or a bold sunset always garner an expression of awe in me.
Tending to a vegetable and herb garden spring through fall also brings me joy, especially when the plants yield a harvest we get to eat!
Being from the Midwest, I appreciate the beauty of a golden wheat field, but I also love spending time in the mountains, whether it be the Rockies or the Blue Ridge.
The Bible sometimes personifies the forces of nature, not to cause us to worship them, but to encourage our own joyful celebration of our Lord.
In this vein, Isaac Watts penned a verse that starts with “Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!”
How does a reigning Savior bring joy to the earth?
Continue reading “What Are You Joyfully Celebrating? Part Two“