The 23rd Psalm has long been a favorite of many for literally thousands of years. It was written by King David around 1000 B.C., give or take a decade or two. Memorized by many, it is often read at funerals, although it is far more about how to live life now under the watchful care …
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Book Review: “Musing on God’s Music” by Scott Aniol
I'm currently leading my adult Bible study class at church through a years-long walk through Psalms. I'm reading a number of resources along the way, but the first that I read in full was Scott Aniol's Musing on God's Music: Forming Hearts of Praise with the Psalms. I first read it casually while on vacation …
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My Audio Bible Listening Experience
I recently completed listening to an audio version of the Bible. Below are some thoughts related to the experience. Following a speaking engagement in April, when I discussed personal devotions, a man approached me and told me a story about one of his coworkers. The coworker is a welder with a job requiring him to …
Book Review: “Exalting Jesus in Romans” by Tony Merida
I enjoy reading volumes in the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series published by B&H Publishing Group. I own 23 of the planned 47 volumes so far and will continue to collect them as I read in preparation for teaching through Bible books and while following along with my pastor's sermon series. The series editors include David …
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Do You Understand the Bible?
(The following is the May 17 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 8 and pay close attention to verses 26-40.) Reading Scripture is vital for Christians. We should long for its truth, study it alone daily and regularly with others, and sit under its authority as people teach …