How to Set Goals if You Are Barely Surviving It was my second 5K that I had run in the past year, but it turned out to be my worst. All throughout the race I felt tired and weary. It was not a fun race. By the time I reached the finished line I had hurt my ankle and I was limping. Crossing the line felt like a relief and tears welled up in my eyes. It was not a…
Prayer and Thanksgiving The scrolling took me by surprise. I wouldn’t believe that I was still scrolling through social media when I had a ton of work to do. My heart felt heavy as I closed my phone and put it aside. I pulled out my Bible. The whole reason I had gotten up early was to read and pray before the kids were up and getting ready for school. When I looked at the clock I realized that it…
When Our Faith is Tired, Tested, and Torn: A Book Review Eight years ago I sat at a table where I didn’t know anyone. It was during a writer’s conference and one of the meals included a special lunch for members of the Compel community. (Check out Compel here.) I remember sitting next to this beautiful woman with bright eyes and blond hair. Her smile stretched across her face. During that time we chatted about writing, books, and then family….
Digging Deeper: Exploring the Importance of Understanding Biblical History To really gain the true richness and depth of the Bible, it is so important to study and learn its historical context. By reading and studying the time, culture, and events surrounding the Scriptures, we gain a lot of insight that will enhance our understanding of God’s Word. In this blog post, we will discover several reasons why understanding Biblical history is important. This can also be called “historical context” because…