Stopping Before You Start: 6 Possible Objections to Reading the Bible in a Year
Melissa Kruger Today, I’m going to spend some time considering possible objections. I know you have them. I have them too. Every time I begin a Bible reading plan, I find myself apprehensive. I just don’t want to do it. So, let’s take some of the objections that might be spinning around in your head (and mine) and go through them.
Fruitful Vines: 7 Reasons to Read the Bible in a Year
Melissa Kruger We’ll look at some of the specific benefits that happen as we delve into the entire text of the Bible, seeking to answer the question: Why is it helpful to read the whole Bible in the course of a year?
Our Relatives and Friends Without Christ
Jim Elliff How can you talk to friends and family about Christ when it appears that they don’t really want to listen to you? Beside prayer, a powerful tool, consider just this one idea.
5 Wrong Ways to Talk About Sin
Derek Rishmawy If you’ve been around church long enough, though, you know there are plenty of ways to “talk about sin” that fall short of considering its full weight. I can think of at least five.
7 Ways to Become a Better Sermon Listener
Christopher Ash How to listen to a sermon? you may think. What a silly subject. After all, it would be pointless to write on “how to watch TV.” It’s a passive activity, something preached to me, not something I actively do.
If the Lord Wills
Mark Dupré A century ago, it was not uncommon to see the letters “DV” at the end of correspondence written in English. The two letters meant Deo Volente, Latin for “God willing.” While not directly quoting James 4, it was a clear reference to its main idea...
I Read the Bible and Feel Nothing — What Should I Do?
John Piper If I read my Bible, but I don’t feel anything in my affections that resonates with the worth of what those words are supposed to communicate, is there anything I can do next? Or do I just have to wait and let the experience happen to me in the future?
Teach Us to Pray
Desiring God Staff Prayer is absolutely essential to everything we do as Christians. Find resources, articles, videos, and sermons on how to grow in praying.
Daily Bread: 8 Reasons Why You Need It More Than the Think
Melissa Kruger Therefore, in the hope of persuading you to enjoy the best feast in town, I’m planning to spend the next few weeks sharing about why reading the Bible in a year is a worthwhile pursuit.
Beyond the Guilt of Not Evangelizing
David Phillips There are few topics more likely to create a sense of guilt in the Christian than personal evangelism. We could certainly do better. And yet guilt is not a constructive response...
Quiet Time Doesn’t Earn God’s Grace
Bryan Chapell In less than five minutes, Bryan Chapell reshapes how we view God’s grace and love in light of our quiet time. He reminds us that spiritual disciplines don't manufacture grace, but rather when we feast through Bible reading and prayer we enjoy grace that is already available.
Do More Better: A Practical Guide to Productivity
Dr. David Steele Do More Better (DMB) is a fitting title as the author sets out to help readers lead more productive lives. But DMB should not be confused with the typical self-help books that saturate most book stores.
17 Benefits to Reading the Entire Bible
Kristen Wetherel Last year was the first time I had used a pre-made reading schedule (pdf courtesy of Ligonier Ministries), and it was helpful in numerous ways. I’d encourage you to go through the entire Bible for these 17 reasons:
The Great Porn Experiment
Covenant Eyes One of the big problems with doing research about the effect of video pornography on people is its hard to find a control group. Not too long ago a researcher from the University of Montreal couldn't find a control group of men in their 20s who had never consumed porn. But there was a study that was done in the mid-80s, before the dawn of the World Wide Web, and the results are fascinating.
The Bible App Deep-Dive
Drew Coffman Several apps were released or updated with readability in mind. There are now several clearly thoughtful takes on what it means to bring reading the Bible into the digital age. Here’s a look at the design and aesthetics of four such apps, side-by-side.
Patience is Not Optional for the Christian
Albert Mohler Most of us recognize that patience is one of the cardinal Christian virtues—we’re just in no hurry to obtain it. Others just define patience as a delay in getting what we want. As Margaret Thatcher once famously remarked: “I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end.”