Flying through impostor syndrome

Sep 24, 2015 | 06 Articles, Faith & Life

Three “random” events this week converged into one life lesson. 1) I listened to my pastor’s last sermon. We met when I was a college freshman and he was an intern at our church. Now he’s retiring after 43 years as its pastor. I don’t...

Understanding Epistles

Sep 9, 2015 | 04 Bible Study 101, Genre

Every genre found in the Bible presents unique challenges for understanding. Here are guidelines for studying epistles.

1 Peter Bible Study Resources

Aug 26, 2015 | 02 Library, Peter, Resources by Book

Maps, outlines and resources to expand your study of the Epistle of 1 Peter

1 Peter: Living as Aliens and Strangers

Aug 19, 2015 | 03 Series, New Testament

Peter wrote his first letter give his readers perspective on the big picture. The gospel (the big picture) has implications for each of those relationships and that is what this letter is about: how we respond to God and view ourselves in this world; how we respond to other believers who are walking this journey with us and how we respond to those who persecute and hate us.

Elzinga’s 4 Keys to Success in College

Aug 16, 2015 | 06 Articles, Faith & Life

Headed to college? Wondering how to survive the experience? Here is advice from an expert.

James Bible Study Resources

Aug 1, 2015 | 02 Library, Resources by Book

Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study

The #1 Mistake Christians Make When Interpreting the Bible

Jul 8, 2015 | 04 Bible Study 101, Bible Study Theory

Discover the #1 mistake Christians make when interpreting Scripture
and how to avoid misreading the Bible’s true meaning by understanding context.

Hebrew Calendar explained

Jul 1, 2015 | 02 Library, Background & History

When studying the Old Testament, dates can be a source of confusion, especially when they switch between the Jewish name and the Babylonian name in the same story. Here are my reference tables.

Bible Maps, Charts & Tools List

Jun 24, 2015 | 02 Library

Without the proper tools, your ability to do great Bible study is limited. On this one page, you’ll find links to websites, maps, charts, overviews, outlines, timelines encyclopedias, concordances and tips on how to use them.

How to Launch a Women’s Discipleship Program

Jun 17, 2015 | 02 Library, Examples

Most women’s ministries offer a discipleship program at some point. While there is no “one size fits all” model for how to implement discipleship, here are some ideas to help you get started.

3 Retreat Sample Schedules

Jun 15, 2015 | 02 Library, Examples

Planning a retreat means managing lots of details from logistics to decorations. Often the schedule gets overlooked or slapped together at the last minute. As a speaker, here are some sample schedules that I’ve seen work well for weekend retreats.

Spiritual Formation: a critical look

Jun 3, 2015 | 06 Articles, Theology

The theology of Spiritual Formation sounds great on paper, but it is focused on the wrong target, seeks the wrong kind of change and misses the mark on how disciplines work.