I talked with a pastor out-of-state who told me he has not had much quiet time in recent years. Specifically, he was talking about times where he spends time connecting with God through personal Bible study and prayer. Not those times when he is doing sermon preparation or preparing for a wedding or funeral orContinueContinue reading “Intimacy with God…attainable?”
Category Archives: Bible Study
Coming up with what works, at least until I change my mind
So here’s a very short explanation of how I approach Bible study. I’ve done some version of this since about 1985. Obviously, I’ve put it to the test. It works for me. It may not for you. And yes, I constantly am tweaking it and no, not worrying if I deviate from it. It servesContinueContinue reading “Coming up with what works, at least until I change my mind”
How should we study the Bible, anyway?
I’ve studied the Bible for 35 years for lots of reasons: information and knowledge, to figure out a crisis I’m going through and to help me defend the faith. But without doubt the best thing I try and do daily (if possible) is to study for the purpose of encountering the living God.Bible reading hasContinueContinue reading “How should we study the Bible, anyway?”