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7 Principles for Teaching Kids to Interpret the Bible

July 20, 2019 | Joe Carter

Of the three steps of Bible study—observation, interpretation, and application—the middle one is often the most daunting. We may hear words like “hermeneutics” (the science of interpretation) or “exegesis” (critical explanation or interpretation of a text) and think interpretation is something best left to experts. While we should certainly take advantage of the expertise of pastors, scholars, and theologians, basic interpretation of the Bible is a necessary task for every believer. Here are seven principles that should guide your efforts as you teach children to…

Christian Living

4 Encouraging Truths for Christians with Mental Illness

July 19, 2019 | Lieryn Barnett

The apostle Paul speaks of a thorn in his side that he pleaded with God three times to remove (2 Cor. 12:7–10). Biblical scholars…

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How Aristotle’s Way Falls Short

July 19, 2019 | Winfree Brisley

In recent decades, self-help has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry, including endless books offering ways for us to improve ourselves—diets, exercise programs, helpful habits,…

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Ed Welch on Counseling Evangelistically

July 19, 2019 | Ed Welch

“Counseling is typically face-to-face where you have a concern and an interest in the person’s soul. Typically, when the person is struggling, there’s something…

Why Is Discipleship Key to Women’s Ministry?

July 19, 2019 | Kori Porter

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5 Questions to Ask When Your Child Professes Faith

July 20, 2019 | Scott Slayton

God gives parents the holy calling of raising children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Our most important work is to help them understand the gospel so they might trust in Jesus and be saved. But most Christian parents face a major question: How do we discern whether or not our kids have truly come to Christ? Parents tend to run to two extremes. Either we get excited that our…

Bible & Theology

Jesus, Did You Know?

July 19, 2019 | D. Blair Smith

“Mary, Did You Know?”—the popular Christmas tune—was originally released in 1991 and sung by Michael English. The (overly?) dramatic song went on to be…

Faith & Work

Called to Cure: Why Kelly Chibale Started Africa’s First Drug Research Lab

July 18, 2019 | Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra

Kelly Chibale’s life sounds almost exaggerated, like it was based on a true story. An African child born into desperate poverty rises through education,…

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The Best Kind of Preaching

July 14, 2019 | Douglas Sweeney • Matt Shrader

Jonathan Edwards believed the preacher is charged with a sacred duty: to communicate the awe of the Word. When the Word is so preached, listeners…

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How Aristotle’s Way Falls Short

July 19, 2019 | Winfree Brisley

In recent decades, self-help has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry, including endless books offering ways for us to improve ourselves—diets, exercise programs, helpful habits, new ways of thinking. While many of these approaches don’t seem promising, author and professor Edith Hall offers an intriguing angle to self-help in her new book, Aristotle’s Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life. Rather than offering a new fad, Hall applies her expert knowledge of Aristotle’s ancient writings to our modern context and argues that adopting his philosophy will lead us to happiness. Hall begins with the assumption that we all seek…

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