Tag Archives: Bible study

My Study Bible by James R. Coggins

Posted on July 30, 2025 by jrcoggins

A reader recently asked: “You frequently post a photo of a Bible on your blogs. Is that your study Bible? What Bible do you use?” The Bible usually pictured is my personal Bible, the New International Version (NIV, 1986). I … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t Christians Read Their Bibles? by James R. Coggins

Posted on July 23, 2025 by jrcoggins

Why don’t Christians read their Bibles more? In a recent sermon, our pastor offered several reasons: People are too busy. The Bible is hard to understand. Reading the Bible is sometimes boring. And so on. The pastor then offered some … Continue reading →

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A Fabulous 2025 by Tara Randel

Posted on January 6, 2025 by tararandel

I can’t believe it’s another new year! Everyone says time passes quickly, but the last month sure flew by. After celebrating the holidays and just returning from a camping trip to usher in the new year, I have a few … Continue reading →

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Look at the Words by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Nancy J. Farrier

Have you ever heard someone talk about how your perspective changes depending on which word is emphasized in a sentence? I’ve heard it done with questions and the result can be very interesting. For instance, if you ask – Did … Continue reading →

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A Worldly Pursuit of God? By James R. Coggins

Posted on June 19, 2024 by jrcoggins

If the duty of human beings is to know God, we know we must spend much time in prayer, contemplation, and Bible study. In order to devote their full time to this pursuit, some have become monks. On the other … Continue reading →

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A Blessed Day by Tara Randel

Posted on May 6, 2024 by tararandel

Recently I did a Bible study of 1,2,3 John. The study is called Abide, by Jen Wilkin. She is a wonderful teacher and I always gain so much insight when I listen to the videos that are part of the … Continue reading →

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Staying Focused by Tara Randel

Posted on January 22, 2024 by tararandel

As we begin this new year, I find that taking stock of what I’m looking forward to keeps me focused, not only in my career, but in my spiritual life. Yes, I’m writing, but I’m also waiting to hear from … Continue reading →

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Getting Rid of Rubbish by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Nancy J. Farrier

I recently started attending a Bible study with a small group of ladies. I love meeting with them and looking deep at God’s word. This past week, one passage jumped out at me and had me considering my own actions … Continue reading →

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Recalibrating by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 5, 2020 by juliearduini

Recently I listened to a live worship experience where the drummer was on one page and the rest of the band was on another. When I explained it to my son, a drummer, I said it was like the one … Continue reading →

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Don’t Stop Learning by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Nancy J. Farrier

I was a fairly young Christian with a thirst to learn more about the Bible. I attended a weekly Bible study, trying to understand and just listen, but I often had so many questions to ask. At one Bible study, … Continue reading →

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Faith That’s Tested

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Nancy J. Farrier

  Two of my favorite activities are writing books and teaching Bible study. I love when I can combine the two. When I teach Bible study, I like looking at people in the Bible and considering how they might have … Continue reading →

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Unnoticed Moss by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Nancy J. Farrier

  We have seen so much devastation in recent weeks. Hurricanes. Fires. Flooding. Since I live in the West my focus has been on the horrible fires. Lives have been lost, homes destroyed, beautiful forests ruined. A heartbreaking loss for … Continue reading →

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My Fake Family by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 20, 2017 by juliearduini

Years ago, I received a tote bag for Christmas that featured pockets to place your own pictures on both sides. It was a season where I was overwhelmed with moving, young children, and the baby was quite ill at the … Continue reading →

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Deepening Your Prayer Life

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Jennifer Slattery

There are times when shout out prayers are all one can manage. Like when you’re raising infants … on -3 hours of sleep. When, upon learning your now adult daughter wants to go into international missions, and she begins to talk … Continue reading →

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New Goals by Tara Randel

Posted on January 16, 2014 by tararandel

Here we are in the month of January, typically the time of year we reassess where we are in life and look ahead to what we might strive to do or change. What’s going on in our career, family, or … Continue reading →

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