by Staff | Mar 18, 2016 | Bible Study, Updates
The Book of Psalms is one of the most important books of the Bible. It is the biblical book Jesus quoted more often than any other, and he constantly used it to explain his own purpose and ministry. Psalms is also the book of the Old Testament quoted most (almost a hundred times) throughout the New Testament – it is quoted by almost every writer and in a great majority of the New Testament books.
Today the Book of Psalms is the Old Testament book most Christians know best, and the one to which many frequently turn for encouragement and inspiration. But Psalms is a treasure house of virtually inexhaustible riches, and even if you have read the book many times, we think you will find Spotlight on the Psalms worth your time.
Our new e-book, published today, uses background information from the time the psalms were composed to enrich a practical commentary on selected psalms that can help you both to better understand the psalms themselves and to better apply its messages in your own life.
You can download this new e-book in Kindle or ePub formats for your e-book reader, or as a PDF file to simply read on your computer. Download the book for free here.
by Staff | Dec 27, 2015 | Updates
by Staff | Dec 6, 2015 | Warriors of the Way, Women of Strength
By Naomi A. Hernandez, Christian Athlete, Biathlete, Ultra-Runner.
“Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.” (Habakkuk 2:2)
Do you have a dream? A vision? A goal? I was reminded today of one of my favorite verses: Habakkuk 2:2 “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it.”
One of my goals for the remainder of this year, and that I’m committed to next year, is to diligently journal, especially my short and long term goals that are upcoming.
If we write down our goals, thoughts, dreams, and heart’s desires, we imprint this message into our own mind and allow it to sink in to our soul. Your vision and dreams will become more apparent and real, as you meditate on them on a daily basis.
When your dreams are clearly written down in any form, whether it be in journals, a dream board, post it notes, or even a collage of magazine clippings, it can’t be easily mistaken. What is written down is reduced to certainty and clarity, even when you are having a bad day and want to talk yourself out of your dreams.
Not only declaring goals and dreams in writing is important for your future aspirations and gauging what you have accomplished, but writing down visions is a way to bless God. Every day, we have a reason to bless God and declare His goodness and what He has done for us. Deliberate annotations of God’s goodness will not allow us just a cursory view of what God has delivered us from, but an in-depth, heart felt reflection of His Ever Lasting Mercies.
What has God done in your life? I encourage you to write it down. What dreams has God dropped in to your heart? Create a daily journal or dream board. Put them in a place that you visit daily, to remind yourself of your purpose, and how you will inspire others. Today is December 6. Make the vision plain for 2016, as you end this year.
*Adapted from the author’s #RunWithSoul Instagram post.
by Staff | Dec 1, 2015 | Bible Study, Updates
Our new free eBook, THE BIBLE IN
FIVE VERSES:
KEY SCRIPTURES ON 36 BIBLICAL TOPICS by R. Herbert, is now online and ready for download from our sister site, LivingWithFaith.org.
This eBook is a basic introduction to Christianity and was designed for personal study or missionary use. It explains thirty-six “key” Christian beliefs and principles of living in a straightforward, easy to understand manner, with introductory text and five key verses for each subject.
The book also includes a question for personal reflection on each topic and can be used to review key scriptures, for sermon and Bible Study preparation, or for inspirational reading.
As is the case with all our eBooks, THE BIBLE IN FIVE VERSES is completely free and you can download a copy for yourself without any kind of registration or hassle. Just download the book in the format you prefer here.
by Staff | Aug 30, 2015 | Overcoming
Today we uploaded an extract from an article by
Bible Advocate editor
Jason Overman originally published back in 2007. Called “Conquest and Cravings: Food, Sex, and Baal Peor,” this unusual article looks at the use and misuse of the twin pulls of food and sex throughout biblical history.
As the article states: “The Bible explores food and sex and their potential for blessing or curse throughout its pages. In story, in law, in poetry, the pairing of the two — in ways subtle or obvious — admonishes us of their dangers and delights. They warn that we must master our appetite or be mastered by it.”
The combination of food, sex, and the ancient pagan god Baal frequently led to the downfall of the ancient Israelites. Read our extract from “Conquest and Cravings” and see how the lesson from these ancient attractions is one from which we can still profit today. You can read the extract here.
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