Books · Study

Bible Review: Halley’s Study Bible, NIV

Study Bibles can be immensely helpful whether you are unfamiliar with the Bible or have been studying for decades. The Halley's Study Bible incorporates the work of Henry H. Halley, author of Halley's Bible Handbook, with full-color maps, colorful photos of related archeological finds, verse-by-verse study notes, and a concordance.

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Book Review: The Illustrated NIRV Holy Bible for Kids

Teaching the Bible to kids can be a challenge, as is finding books and Bibles suitable for your children's level of learning. The Illustrated NIRV Holy Bible for Kids works to remedy this challenge by creating a more kid friendly format. The recommended age range for children is 4-8 years old. The binding is a… Continue reading Book Review: The Illustrated NIRV Holy Bible for Kids

Forgiveness

The Flawed Forgiveness Question

Then Peter came and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?”   Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven." ~ Matthew 18.21-22, NKJV Can't you just see the apostles doing the math? (Obviously they didn't… Continue reading The Flawed Forgiveness Question

Study · The Word of God

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)

encouragement · Knowing God

Help! I need somebody, not just anybody… (Day 25 of the #encourage marathon)

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun shall… Continue reading Help! I need somebody, not just anybody… (Day 25 of the #encourage marathon)

Study

Peeking inside my toolbox…

Tools are important for good Bible study.