Savoring the Savior

As we enter a new year, it is a great time to commit to a new Bible reading plan. With the technology that most of us carry in our pockets each day, finding and sticking with a reading plan has never been easier. There are several apps that you can download that have a variety of plans to choose from and also offer several English translations you can use to make the most of your devotional time. For my own personal preference, I enjoy both the ESV and NIV. I typically use the ESV for more in-depth study and the NIV for reading through a reading plan. This past year, I was introduced to the NIVr , an excellent bible for younger or slower readers, and as we begin 2020, my goal is to encourage my own children to read their Bibles more often. There are several different ways that we can encourage our children to read. We can take time each week to read with them, possibly through one particular book of the Bible. The Gospel of John in the New Testament, or the book of Ruth in the...

When we have people in our lives that are close to us, those individuals that really "get us", we treasure those relationships and consider ourselves to be very fortunate. In my own life, I think about my wife, someone who is familiar with not only my ambitions and motivations but also my fears and struggles. I think about my oldest son, who shares a common interest in music, enjoys watching constant reruns of "The Office", and has a similar sense of humor. When we say that someone "gets us",  we are saying that this person is more than just an acquaintance. This is someone who knows more than a few basics facts about us. This is someone who is dear to us because they know us on a deeper, personal level. Today, as I was reading a verse that I have read so many times before, I found myself coming to a complete stop. So many times I had read this verse or heard someone teaching this passage with my eyes looking towards the future that I had missed ...

FROM THE DESK OF Corru P Tion Attacking the Family When we first discussed our strategy to begin our assault on the family, I must admit that I was unconvinced that this simple scheme would grant us an advantage. However, upon studying all of the available research I not only believe we can gain the upper hand but a decided victory. As you will see, by beginning our attack on the role of the husband and father, we not only bring devastation to the family but have the opportunity to affect society as a whole. As we wait for their love of the book to wax cold, familiarize yourself with this plan of attack and be prepared for war.  Attacking Biblical Manhood The first stage of our attack will be against those who are husbands and fathers among them. There are several approaches that can be utilized to assist in disrupting their effort to raise children in the discipline and instruction of their God. We might begin by replacing the time they...

We are two days into 2019, and if you are like many other Christians, you have resolved that this will be the year you finally stick to some sort of Scripture reading plan. There are a variety of these plans available that range from focusing on specific parts of Scripture to reading through the entire Bible once or even twice this year (if you haven't started find one here ). Today, I want to encourage you not only to stick with the reading plan that you have selected but more importantly remember why  you are reading... to seek Him. On day two, hopefully, you don't need too much encouragement to pick up your Bible and spend some time reading, but a few weeks from now, your resolve might start to waver. It might be that you are pressed for time, finding it can be difficult to escape from everything that competes for your time and attention, or maybe you are discouraged because as you read things aren't as clear as you thought they would be, in fact, some of what you ...