Bible Study

How would you respond if I asked you to describe your identity? Who are you? Your identity in Christ is far different from your personal identity which is commonly defined by your family role or job description. (I’m a Mom, or I’m a teacher, etc.) It also includes your personality traits, hobbies, likes and dislikes, […]

An anchor’s purpose is to keep a sailing vessel in one place. Connected to the vessel by a strong chain, anchors help fight against wind and strong currents that can send the ship off course. Usually made of heavy metal with hooks that can dig into the sea bottom, they help the ship stay put

I credit my dad for my love of the book of Psalms. He gifted me with a book of Psalms and once I read them; I realized why they touched him so. These are real people expressing their honest and deepest feelings, praise, and concerns to God. No wonder people look to the Psalms for

The Bible gives many names to Jesus that describe His character and life. He is called Emmanuel, the Son of God, the Bread of Life, the Cornerstone, and the Good Shepherd, just to name a few. But there is one that may be more precious than all these- Jesus is our Savior.

This is my forsythia bush. I’ve never grown one before and as I looked at it this week, I saw what a tangled mess it’s spreading branches had become. Some pruning was definitely in order. It is a great metaphor to answer the question, what is pruning in the Bible?

The Apostle Paul summarizes a comforting truth in Chapter 8 in the book of Romans. He tells us there is no condemnation for those saved by Jesus Christ. What incredible and encouraging news! But how are we free of condemnation and what does it really mean for our lives? 

Poor Paul! Many of his new Christians were having trouble with the transition from their old life to the new. Paul had a tough job on his hands explaining the new and transformative shift that had occurred in their lives. Paul is the only one to use the term “new creation” in the Bible. What

Genesis 1:1 tells us God created the heavens and the earth. What role did Jesus play in creation? Was He merely a helper to God the Father? Does He have a role in sustaining our universe? The Bible is full of examples of Jesus’ creative hand. Studying Jesus as Creator is a fascinating aspect of

The study of our ancestry has exploded since the advent of DNA studies. It’s being used as a fascinating hobby, to find long-lost relatives, and even to solve crimes! It has its limitations, however, as it only goes back about 6-8 generations. We’re going all the way back to creation to look at a member

I recently had a time of great weakness that left me crying out to God for His almighty strength. I’m sure some of you have been right there with me. We all have times in our lives when we need His strength. There is great news for us! God has the strength you need, whether