Musings
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The ABIDE Method™ Is Here! A New Way to Study the Bible with Confidence
Have you ever opened your Bible, eager to spend time with God, only to wonder, Where do I start? Or maybe you’ve read a passage and thought, I know I should understand this better, but I’m not sure how. If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re not alone. For years, I’ve loved studying God’s Word,…
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How to Behold the Text
The Second Step of the ABIDE Method™ One of the biggest mistakes we make when studying Scripture is rushing ahead to ask, “What does this mean?” before we’ve taken time to notice what the text actually says. I’ve done it myself. We read a verse, recognize a familiar phrase, and immediately jump to interpretation. We…
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The ABIDE Method™
A Simple, Repeatable Way to Study God’s Word for Yourself Have you ever opened your Bible with the best intentions, only to close it a few minutes later feeling frustrated or confused? Maybe you’ve read the passage but aren’t sure what it means. Maybe you’ve completed dozens of Bible studies over the years but still…
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What Are Truth, Faith, Reason, and Revelation?
Have you ever heard someone say that they are “speaking their truth? What happens if “my truth” is different than another person’s truth? We live in a world where truth feels flexible. One person says the truth is personal. Another says truth changes depending on culture, experience, or feelings. Still others insist there is no…
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“I Never Expected a Blank Notebook to Transform My Faith.”
It started with an empty notebook and a simple decision to try something new. I had heard about Scripture writing during the COVID shutdown and thought, “Why not?” I didn’t expect much from it. In fact, I assumed I would quit after a few weeks like so many other projects I had started. But something…
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Jehosheba–a Woman of Great Courage
Last week, we read about Athaliah and her wicked ways. If you missed it you can read about her here… Jehosheba foiled Athaliah’s plan. She was the half sister of Ahaziah. She was married to Jehoiada the priest. Her story begins in 2 Kings 11:2, “But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Joram, sister of Ahaziah,…
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Salome–A Woman With No Doubts
Have you ever asked God for something, but you really didn’t understand what you were asking? Our story today is about a Jewish mother who asked something for her sons, but she had no idea what it was she was asking. She asks Jesus in Matthew 20:20-21, “Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee…
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Euodia and Syntyche
Euodia and Syntyche are two women who appear to have had a problem agreeing on something. For some reason, they seemed to have been at cross purposes. Paul includes them in his book to the Philippians. Philippians 4:2-3 says, “I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask…
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What if One Simple Spiritual Habit Could Change Everything?
Most Christians want a deeper relationship with God, but many feel stuck — distracted during prayer, inconsistent in Bible study, or unsure how to apply Scripture to daily life. Sometimes spiritual growth begins with something surprisingly simple. For me, that simple habit was Scripture writing and praying God’s Word back to Him. Scripture writing is…
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Athaliah–A Wicked Grandmother
There are people throughout history who want power so badly that they will kill in order to get it. Today, we will discuss one of those characters. Athaliah, queen of Judah, reigned from 841-835 BC. She was one of many evil people who reigned over Israel and Judah throughout history. She is unique because she…