Several years ago, I began reading the books of Psalms and Proverbs daily during my devotional time. By following a set schedule of readings, I have been able to read each book completely once a month. This daily immersion into … Continue reading Why You Should Read Psalms and Proverbs Daily
When the Christmas season begins, you can always count on at least one major media company to publish a story debunking the myths of Christmas. The effect, if not the intent, of such stories is to question the historical value … Continue reading Debunking Christmas Myths | Influence Podcast
What does the Bible teach about the Holy Spirit? The Spirit Throughout the Canon answers that question by surveying pertinent biblical passages from Genesis to Revelation. These passages refer to the Spirit using either the Hebrew word ruach or the … Continue reading The Spirit Throughout the Canon | Book Review
“Our culture has become highly skilled in pointing out the problems [of masculinity], but, beyond public service campaigns and news headlines, we haven’t developed the same expertise in helping men solve those problems,” writes Chase Replogle. “We have lost the … Continue reading The Better Way to Manhood | Influence Podcast
To be honest, I steer clear of Christian books about masculinity. They tend to fall into one of two extremes: Either the believe that masculinity per se is toxic, or they teach “biblical manhood” is tantamount to rigid gender roles. … Continue reading The 5 Masculine Instincts | Book Recommendation
Chronicles is the final Old Testament volume in Immerse: The Reading Bible. It consists of six books written after the Babylonian exile: 1–2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, and Daniel. What struck me with particular force in these books is their … Continue reading Chronicles, Volume 6 of Immerse: The Reading Bible | Book Review
The Hebrew Bible divides itself into three sections: Torah, Nevi’im (“Prophets”), and Ketuvim (“Writings”). Immerse: The Reading Bible largely follows this order. Beginnings is identical to Torah, the first five books of the canonical Bible. It divides Nevi’im into Kingdoms … Continue reading Poets, Volume 5 of Immerse: The Reading Bible | Book Review
This fall, I am reading the entire Bible using Immerse: The Reading Bible, a six-volume paperback series using the New Living Translation. My review of Immerse is below. In this review, however, I will make a few brief comment on … Continue reading Prophets: Volume 4 of Immerse: The Reading Bible | Book Review
One of my goals this year is to read the Bible cover to cover twice. I read The NIV Sola Scriptura Bible (review) in the first half of the year, and the second half I’m reading Immerse: The Reading Bible (review). … Continue reading Kingdoms, Volume 3 of Immerse: The Reading Bible | Book Review
The Bible is the word of God, but can’t speak to you through it unless you pick it up and read it. Unfortunately, picking up and reading the Bible isn’t easy. For one thing, most Bibles run more than a … Continue reading Beginnings, Volume 2 of Immerse: The Reading Bible | Book Review
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