Last December, I challenged myself to read the Bible in a year.  Having grown up in church my entire life — my grandpa was a pastor, and my mom has been the church pianist for decades — this wouldn’t be the first time I’ve read the Bible cover to cover. However, I typically read Scripture [Continue Reading]

More than twenty percent (21%) of U.S. adults use apps or websites to help them read Scripture, according to Pew Research Center. Nearly ten percent (9%) of adults use these apps or websites daily. Yet, not all Bible apps are created equal. According to pastor Kris Langham, cofounder of the Through the Word app: Every [Continue Reading]

The first time I considered fasting in the Bible was when I was in college. Some friends in the campus ministry I was a part of decided to participate in a Christian fast together. We went 24 hours without eating food and drank only water. I don’t remember why we were fasting, but I do [Continue Reading]

If you’ve ever wondered what the fruit of the Spirit is or what it might look like in your life, you’re not alone.  In the early years of parenting, I was shocked at how easily I could be grumpy, impatient, and lose my temper. I wondered what was wrong with me and felt ashamed. As [Continue Reading]

Is sola fide (faith alone) enough for salvation? Growing up, I was taught that it was.   I remember learning Romans 10:13, which promises us: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” I was taught that it didn’t matter what we did or how bad our sins were. As long [Continue Reading]

What does the Bible say about tattoos? Surprisingly, very little. There’s only one verse in the entire Bible that even mentions tattoos (Leviticus 19:28), and it isn’t as straightforward as it initially appears. So whether your body is covered in Christian tattoos or you’re considering getting your very first Bible tattoo… If you’re wondering, “Are [Continue Reading]