We all know the adage: It’s more blessed to give than to receive. But where did this come from? Is it simply an adage? Did Jesus say it? Or is it one of those phrases like “God helps those who help themselves” that sounds scriptural, but isn’t? Well, let’s dig in a bit. And as we dig, you’ll see that this … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Personalize Luther’s Reformation
In the early 1500s, while the world was in what’s known as the Dark Ages, the church was suffering through dark ages of its own. It had degenerated into man’s default approach to a relationship with God—that you must earn that relationship, that God gives grace to those who work for it. What’s worse, the church had figured out … [Read more...]
Teaching the Abundant Life…When Life Isn’t So Abundant
Complete this sentence: I have come that they may have life ____________. It’s a familiar passage. And depending on the Bible version you’ve used TOmemorize the passage, you might complete the sentence with something like: …and have it more abundantly. But what exactly does this mean, especially when life doesn’t … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Bible Ideas and Tools
Thanksgiving is upon us. And while you may not be doing an entire teaching series on Thanksgiving, you sill may have opportunities for check-ins and reminders to be thankful. Here is a collection of our favorite InWord resources on the subject of thankfulness, and we are adding to this page as the season moves along, so keep … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Shooting: Can We Blame a Fallen World?
It’s the go-to phrase for explaining calamity: "We live in a fallen world." But what does this mean, and is it accurate? In fact, the Fall is not only the reason behind why bad things happen. The Fall is also why these bad things hurt. It’s why the loss of someone we love, whether through disease or tragedy such as … [Read more...]
The Most-Needed Teen Spiritual Discipline
The Most-Needed Teen Spiritual Discipline? Sleep. And it might be one of the most helpful spiritual disciplines we could teach our teens. I know, sleep as a spiritual discipline seems a stretch. But it fits right in there with Sabbath, rest, and taking care of the body temple. And it’s something teens … [Read more...]
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