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Embracing the Real Meaning of Easter
You know Easter isn’t really about marshmallow chicks, chocolate bunnies, and baskets of gifts. But in the bustle of egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and colorful dye, it’s easy to lose focus. You know Easter isn’t really about marshmallow chicks, chocolate bunnies, and baskets of gifts. But in the bustle of egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny,…
READ MOREHow to Study a Bible Passage
Download this resourceHave you ever begun reading a passage of Scripture, only to feel overwhelmed by the words before you?Whether you’re studying Scripture alone or in a group, this downloadable worksheet will help you get started. The resource includes 10 questions and thought staters to guide your reading. You can print the sheet and answer the questions in your notebook,…
READ MOREHow to Pray Through the Bible with Lectio Divina
Discover how to engage in the practice of Lectio Divina, an ancient tradition of reading, meditating on, and praying through God’s Word. Our society is filled with noise: the noise of traffic, TV, work, phones, emails, text messages. The practice of Lectio Divina helps you slow down and tune out the noise by inspiring and equipping you to sit in…
READ MORE1 Peter
The writer of 1 Peter declares, “Once you were nobody. Now you are God’s people” (2:10). Read this letter to discover the challenges and joys that are in store for people who follow Jesus. What makes 1 Peter special? 1 Peter is written in the form of a letter, a form of communication frequently used in the Greek and Roman…
READ MOREBiblical guidance for supporting others in pain or trouble
People in crisis are usually unable to take in “good advice” or to hear sermons. A more helpful response is simply to sit quietly with them. Visit people, pray with them if they are ready, and listen to them to help them get their pain out. Do not argue with them or make light of their experience or their feelings.…
READ MORELectio Divina Resources
Seeking to overcome life's pressures and demands, the practice of Lectio Divina inspires people to sit in silence and listen for God's voice in Scripture. Listen to the words of Scripture.Seeking to overcome life's pressures and demands, the practice of Lectio Divina inspires people to sit in silence and listen for God's voice in Scripture. The exercise incorporates five distinct steps:Reading.…
READ MOREGod’s Word heals and brings hope
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