How the Bible Was Canonized: The Writings
The Writings are the third portion of the Hebrew Bible, made up of books like Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Timothy Paul Jones describes them this way: “The Writings weave wisdom and poetry with scrolls that were read during Israel’s festivals and texts...
To the Girl Who Doesn’t Love God
I knew love as a choice. Even when falling in love with my husband, it was the product of a planned, discerned choice for a man who shared my values and life goals. Love was not an impulse, sometimes not even an emotion. It was an action. It was resolve. I’ve...
Dear Girl, Not Everyone Will Like You
Dear Girl, I’m a people pleaser. I’m also very confident in what I believe. It’s a very difficult combination. My passion for truth in every area – seeking it out, researching it, finding out why I should believe what I believe – has sometimes tossed me in the...Five Books to Deepen Your Faith this Summer
Each summer I like to read through a stack of books – mostly nonfiction, my preference – in order to give you some recommendations for your own beach days and poolside reading. It’s been a cold spring here in NoMi so we’ve spent NO time at the...Five Reasons to Believe You Are Eternally Secure
This post was written by Brant Cole. I recently read a story about a young boy living with a family that had adopted him. And the story began with the boy convulsing with sobs, choking out his words. “Don’t make me leave!” It was one of the saddest stories I’ve ever...
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