Last week, I attended a webinar hosted by Michael Hyatt, the New York Times Bestselling Author, speaker, and blogger. I highly recommend his work, especially as he teaches from a Christian perspective. One of the action items from this webinar involved “making an appointment to write” and keeping it just as you would any other… Continue reading The Meeting We All Desperately Need
Category: The Word of God
How do I read through Leviticus?
Do you have difficulty reading through certain books of the Bible? Here is my short-list: Revelation Ezekiel Some of the minor prophets (about 9 out of 12...) Parts of Exodus Leviticus Prophetic books containing apocalyptic language are an obvious challenge. It takes research into the symbolism, a knowledge of the historical time frame, and a… Continue reading How do I read through Leviticus?
Do these words describe you?
"Am I joyful, patient, and faithful?" Hmmm. If I'm being honest with myself, those would be checked off on my report card under the "needs improvement" category.
Can you hear me now?
The gospels are a fascinating study in stubbornness. Most of the Sanhedrin, the Pharisees, the Scribes, the Chief Priests, and the Elders of the Jewish Nation obstinately refused to listen to Jesus. They were nonplussed by His astounding miracles. So determined were they, to cling to their little sphere of power, that they ignored the voice… Continue reading Can you hear me now?
Lessons from a silly goose.
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, NASB Never miss a teachable moment---even from a silly goose. My children have been memorizing the above passage from 2 Timothy for the past two… Continue reading Lessons from a silly goose.
Bible Teaching Tips! (Tip #5)
Welcome to another installment of Teaching Tip Thursday! Today's Tip: Define Terms As I have said in multiple posts, my children have blessed me with both humility and enlightenment. We read together daily, and my children don't hesitate to ask, "what does 'exasperated' mean?" (haha!) Even though I consider myself to have an extensive vocabulary, I'm not… Continue reading Bible Teaching Tips! (Tip #5)
Why Study the Bible?
Last week, I shared with you why I ditched my Bible reading plan, and relayed my current plan for trekking through the book of Romans. In the past week and a half, I have read through Romans three times. I've read and reread various chapters, trying to grasp the bigger picture of the letter. I thought, perhaps,… Continue reading Why Study the Bible?
Bible Teaching Tips! (Tip#4)
Welcome to today’s edition of Teaching Tip Thursday! Today's Tip: Use Visual Aids It was a real mustard seed, small and insignificant. I peered curiously into the glass vial with amazement before passing it to my friend. Mrs. Fike had brought the little seed to our Bible class to help us grasp Jesus' parable of the mustard seed. Mrs. Fike… Continue reading Bible Teaching Tips! (Tip#4)
Why I Ditched My Bible Reading Plan
Three days ago, I ditched my daily bible reading plan. Not the habit, mind you, just my appointed plan... We had a "falling out" of sorts. Three months ago, I had completed a daily reading plan of my own making, which I dubbed "the absorption approach." I would read or listen to scripture every day, beginning with… Continue reading Why I Ditched My Bible Reading Plan
Bible Teaching Tips! (Tip #3)
Welcome to today’s edition of Teaching Tip Thursday! Today's Tip: Review isn't for dummies If you have the opportunity to teach a class with the same person (or people) more than once, do not hesitate to review. It gives you, as a teacher, a pulse on what information has been retained and what the student does… Continue reading Bible Teaching Tips! (Tip #3)
Elihu's Corner 