Once we have established how we start to read the bible we need to develop a plan to continue in our reading and learning. You might wonder how you can find bible echoes and connections in the bible. One method is to use the cross reference guide in your bible – your bible may have […]

First, it’s important realize that the Bible is not an ordinary book that reads smoothly from cover to cover. It’s actually a library, or collection, of books written by different authors in several languages over several thousand years. But it’s a readable library, and you can get through it. Its books are “shelved” by type […]

Following Jesus or walking as Jesus walked is clearly an important command that Jesus made of his disciples. But what does following Jesus entail? Simply, it means that we will try to live our lives they way he lived his. His life was one of service to others and sacrifice and his purpose was to […]

Why should we pray? Prayer is our method of communication with God. When we pray we demonstrate our belief in God and our faith that, like a loving father, he listens and cares for us.  Spending time in prayer reminds us of what God has done and continues to do and what God wants us […]