Recently I faced an important decision. I had to decide between reading the Chronicles of Narnia to my children in chronological order or in the published order. Though this may not seem like a big deal, just ask a fan of the books what their opinion is and I’m sure…

If you’ve ever had to complete any projects around the house, you know that having the right tool makes all the difference in the world. You simply can’t turn a screw with a hammer or drive a nail with a screwdriver. This principle applies to studying the Bible as well.…

As a child, whenever I was left home alone with my brother, we knew we had to make sure the house was clean before my parents got home. Sometimes, there was even a mad dash to pick up our mess when we saw the lights from the car turning into…

The Zondervan Illustrated Collection combines three of the best individual Bible study titles together in one collection. This blog post will walk you through how to use these three resources to get more out of your Bible study. Here’s what’s included in the package: The Zondervan Atlas of the BibleThe…

Would you consider yourself naturally drawn to structure and order in your personal life, career, family, or church? Or would you think of yourself as more attracted to a life that doesn’t seem so formalized and rigid? I think we all have preferences one way or the other. These depend…

The Bible is filled with pictures and metaphors from its extensive cultural context. Often, these metaphors are used in such a way as to encourage us to walk in obedience. Once such metaphor comes from the world of sports. In this case, the world of the arena and the games.…

One of the most poetically beautiful passages about Christ in all of Scripture is in Paul’s letter to the Colossians. The passage is beautiful in its structure, using balance, repetition, and diversity for emphasis and importance. But the beauty of the passage is most directly displayed in its subject—Christ. From…

The gospel is the best news in the world. The message of Jesus Christ’s victory over sin, death, and the devil is what every person needs to hear. Jesus is King and that is tremendous news for those who have “kissed the Son” (Ps. 2:12) and all are beckoned to…