Posts about Bible Study

[As appeared on Crosswalk.com] I didn’t know him, but he knew me – or he thought he did. The two of us stood a few yards apart at the church basketball court, waiting on our kids to finish up a quick post-service game. He came over and introduced himself, a Bible app clearly pulled up on his phone. A few minutes later, I was blinking back tears and struggling to breathe.

The Spiritual Director and Chaplains of Christian Care Ministry have some favorites—

The sun reflected off the surface of the water as the weathered hands of two fisherman worked their nets hoping for a good catch to support their meager living. The Sea of Galilee was a hard taskmaster.

From the very foundations of creation, God had meticulously crafted a plan to redeem humanity from the grip of sin and shame. This divine plan, sealed with the death of an innocent animal, began unfolding as God Himself moved among His creation, revealing His boundless love and unfathomable grace.

As a representative of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), we stand on the front lines of ministry, embodying the principles of faith, integrity, and service. In 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, Paul's words resonate deeply, emphasizing our calling as ministers of reconciliation.

Three more things added to the to-do list. Another Christmas party to add to the calendar. Presents to buy, cookies to bake, pictures to take, cards to send. The list goes on and on as we succumb to the hustle and bustle of the season, often without taking a moment to pause and breathe.

Thanksgiving is a major American holiday focused on family, friends, and, of course, delicious food. In the commotion of football, family games, and all of the yummy food in between, it is easy to lose focus on the real meaning of the holiday.

The first time I’d heard of the “names of God,” I was on my very first mission trip: a women’s mission trip to Ciudad Juarez to build homes for the homeless. Our agenda was to build three homes for three families, and it was my first time doing really anything Church-related.