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The Rabbit Trail Bible Study Method
Rabbit Trail Bible Study Method: How to Study the Bible by Letting Curiosity Lead What if going off on a tangent is a great way to study the Bible? Recently, while leading a church small group, I asked everyone to share how they studied the Bible. One member shared how she embraces the rabbit trails when she reads. She said that, instead of feeling pressured to finish her chapter, or check off a box, she will let her curiosity win and she will follow whatever rabbit trail her Bible reading led her on. As someone who loves structure, this point of view both surprised me but also encouraged me to…
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One Step Forward, Three Steps Back: How Persevering Is Winning
Walking with God can sometimes feel like taking one step forward only to then take three steps back. One day we may achieve a great victory in our spiritual life, only to feel attacked in the same area the very next day. This can leave us wondering whether we are making any progress at all and moving forward. Are the victories we are receiving real and complete? Why is it that sometimes moving forward looks and feels like going backward? The Purpose of Perseverance The Bible has much to say on perseverance, and Paul reminds us that there is a purpose in it. “And not only that, but we also…
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Discovering How God Speaks: A Practical Guide
Have you ever wished God would simply speak to you in an audible voice and tell you exactly what to do? I believe we’ve all been there. We’ve all wished we could hear God speak just like that. In many of our minds, the very concept of hearing God’s voice conjures mental images of a deep, booming voice giving out orders. And yet… it simply isn’t like that. At least, not the vast majority of the time. Which is why learning the different ways God speaks is essential for us as believers. Here’s the thing, we all can hear God’s voice. We were all designed to hear him and know…
