Understanding Praise Psalms

Nov 9, 2014 | 04 Bible Study 101, Genre, Psalms

75% of Psalms are 1 of three main types: lament, thanksgiving or praise. Here is the general form for praise psalms.

Understanding Lament Psalms

Nov 6, 2014 | 04 Bible Study 101, Genre, Psalms

75% of Psalms are 1 of three main types: lament, thanksgiving or praise. Here is the general form for lament psalms.

Understanding Thanksgiving Psalms

Nov 5, 2014 | 04 Bible Study 101, Genre, Psalms

75% of Psalms are 1 of three main types: lament, thanksgiving or praise. Here is the general form for Thanksgiving psalms.

Does Spiritual Formation work? Answers from Haggai

Oct 22, 2014 | 06 Articles, Theology

“Spiritual formation” is a hot topic today. But does it work? The Old Testament prophet Haggai would answer no. Spiritual formation is “an intentional Christian practice with the goal of developing spiritual maturity that leads to...

Dealing with Loss: Lessons from Haggai

Oct 15, 2014 | 06 Articles, Faith & Life

Recently, my life has been marked by loss. Like the Beatles, how I long for yesterday! The last place I expected to find comfort was in the Old Testament Book of Haggai — yet I did.

Why we have 4 Gospels

Sep 24, 2014 | 02 Library, What is

A good teacher tailors her presentation to her audience. The same is true of the four New Testament gospels. Each gospel writer had a different audience in mind and tailored his presentation of the story to his audience.

Habakkuk Bible Study Resources

Aug 19, 2014 | 02 Library, Resources by Book

Maps, charts, study guide – everything you need to study the book of Habakkuk.

Psalm 27: A goal worth having

Aug 12, 2014 | 01 Podcasts, Psalms

What can the story of a coal miner’s kid trying to build rockets teach us about Bible Study and Psalm 27?

Psalm 143: Dealing with depression

Jul 23, 2014 | 01 Podcasts, Psalms

Psalm 143 is about being in the deepest blackest pit of despair and finding God anyway. It’s about depression, but the particular depression and anguish you feel when you’re confronted with the consequences of your sin.