Life is complicated, full of twists and turns, and never ending surprises. Have you ever wished you had a blueprint giving you step by step instructions on how to navigate through life’s ups and downs? If only such a book existed that provided all the answers on how to handle sticky issues when they crop up, life would be smooth sailing right? Well, you’re in luck because such a treasure exists and you own it! It is the Bible! The Bible is your very own blueprint for life. Written on in its pages are Scriptures chock-full of wisdom, instruction, principals, values, and morals to direct us along our path. My grandfather told me the Bible was the most interesting book I’d ever read, and he was right. The Bible is an invaluable gift. Every nugget of godly wisdom is written in the Scriptures. To unlock the secret of a life well lived we must become committed students to the Word of God. How you decide to study the Scriptures depends largely on your learning style. I’m more productive … [Read more...]
Study Tips for Teens
Many teens, like many adults, don’t understand about time management. They struggle to meet their daily obligations – time with family and friends, homework, extracurricular activities and possibly after-school jobs. They’re looking for smart ways of organizing their study time to get maximum results. If you’re like most teens who struggle with studying effectively, chances are you have poor study skills. You may waste time instead of use it wisely. You’re also likely to have low or failing grades and are frustrated because you want to do better. Don’t lose hope; you can learn how to organize and maximize the time you study. There’s an old saying, “He who fails to plan, plans to fail.” In other words, if you don’t have a plan of when and how long you will study, you’re not likely to study effectively. What can you do to plan to study? Develop a schedule that will suit you. Don’t try to use someone else’s schedule; it may not be a good fit. Remember that schedules are a guide … [Read more...]
The Daily – Properly Equipped
We serve such an Awesome, Loving and Mighty God. He does so much for us every day. He sent His Son so we can live with Him in Eternity. As if all He did and does was not enough, He left us an Instruction Manual for life! Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, and for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God's will in thought, purpose, and action), So that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Word of God is far more than a mere book. It is a manual for life. It is filled with instructions from cover to cover on how to live, love, overcome and become obedient children who lack no good thing. It teaches us God's ways and how to find strength to make better choices. It also shows us the way to mercy and forgiveness. It equips us for life … [Read more...]
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