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…
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…
When You Are Struggling to Find Joy The other day I was walking on the treadmill in my garage. The winter weather was making me chilly, but I decided I would push myself a little harder. As every five minutes went by I pushed higher on the incline and higher on the speed. Over a period of thirty minutes, I was walking very briskly at a very steep outline. The problem? I wasn’t going anywhere. I was stuck in my…
Why You Need to Know the Author of a Book of the Bible One of my favorite books to read to my children is When I was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia Rylant. In this book a little girl tells about life in the Appalachian mountains. Growing up in the West Virginia mountains I can relate to this sweet little book about fireflies, black dust, and swimming holes. It tells us about life before the modern world invaded the…