(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 …
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Book Review: The Geneva Bible: 1560 Edition
I love old books - both those printed editions that have survived centuries and are a joy to hold in your hands, and reprints of books originally published long ago. I am also a great fan of study Bibles, as the top of my rolltop desk would heartily testify if it could speak. It was, …
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The Often-Misused Philippians 4:13
(The following is the September 7 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Philippians 4 and pay close attention to verses 10-14.) People often misuse Philippians 4:13, which says, “I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.” Many misapply the verse, connecting it to …
Book Review: “Exalting Jesus in Revelation” by Daniel L. Akin
As my wonderful pastor preaches through Bible books in his weekly sermons, I enjoy preparing for Sunday worship by reading a commentary on Saturdays about the passage he will preach through the next day. During the most recent sermon series through Revelation, the last book in the Bible, I enjoyed reading Daniel Akin's commentary, Exalting …
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Book Review: The Spurgeon Study Bible
I have read through many different study bibles over the decades, but none has been more inspirational to me than The Spurgeon Study Bible. Other study Bibles have all been educational and extremely worthwhile to read. They remain within arm's reach of my desk for continuing Bible study and lesson planning when teaching. They all …
