A benediction is a blessing. In some church traditions, it is also a short service. Usually, the benediction comes at the end of a service. A benediction is a blessing spoken over people.
Similar, but different: A doxology is a praise given to God.
Benedictions and doxologies are worth memorizing. Once these words of blessing are imprinted on your heart, you, can speak them out freely. Say them over your children. Say them over yourself! Say them to God is praise.
Read MoreGlenna starts by outlining reasons why we should care to study the Bible, and why we can study the Bible without a fill-in study guide. Then she gives us her step-by-step inductive Bible study method.
Perhaps the best part of this book is its length. It’s short. I read it in just over an hour. It’s part of the Disciplines of Devotion series (TGC and Crossway) in which each book introduces one spiritual discipline and gives practical steps to implement them in your modern, hurried life.
Read MoreI love the “I will…” statements of God. They are God’s words, not someone’s report of God’s words.
I have started a list here of "I will" statements. I encourage you to start your own. Be comforted.
Read MoreStudying God’s attributes is bedrock theology. It corrects our theology, keeps us focused in Bible study, and helps us pray. Here is a glossary of the Attributes of God and helpful tips for creating your lists of attributes.
Read MoreUnshaken was born out of a deep personal need for biblical comfort—and the realization that so many women were desperate for the same thing. I searched Scripture not for answers to why this had happened, but for strength to face what was coming next. And what I found wasn’t just comfort—it was courage. Through the stories of biblical men and women who endured suffering with faith, I began to build a foundation that wouldn’t crumble when the storms hit. I knew I wasn’t alone—and I knew other women needed that same truth.
Most importantly, I knew women like me needed a safe space to faithfully navigate the many thoughts and feelings that accompany health challenges. Whether you're facing a chronic diagnosis, caregiving for someone you love, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the weight of life, this study is for you.
Read MoreIn the same way exercise strengthens my body, Bible reading strengthens my faith. Both are necessary for physical and spiritual health.
Here are 5 lessons the gym teaches us about Bible Study—how to view it and what to do about it.
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