Living the Word

Blog Articles to Nourish Your Walk with the Lord

While we grow in studying the Word of God, the real goal is a daily walk that demonstrates living the Word, showing Christlikeness, expressing the mind of God.  These short articles are various types of practical expression of my own growth in that process, learning and expressing truth, and being reminded that God is definitely not done with you or me yet!

Knowing God’s Word

  • A Heart for God’s Word
    • A plenary statement of how a child of God should approach His Word (hint: with passion).  “A true heart for God will motivate us to seek Him diligently in His book.”
  • Using a Bible Study Journal
    • These Stay in the Word Bible Studies encourage you to take real notes as you go through your study.  Here’s a good article on note-taking also.
  • The Importance of Having a Good Bible Translation
    • An overview of considerations a Christian should include in seeking to “properly interpret the Bible” and  become “approved by God” (2 Tim. 2:15).
  • Computer-based Bible Study Resources
    Some thoughts about tools and resources available as stand-alone apps or from the internet.  The internet travels at the speed of light, so I know this summary will evolve and become outdated over time.  It’s a good start but there will always be the next genuinely good thing!
  • Bible Charts & Graphics
  • A Harmony of the Gospels
    • A look at a valuable Bible study tool.

Bible Subjects

  • Covenants & Dispensations
    • Understand the Bible’s overall plan of God for Mankind and the literal interpretation of the Bible.
  • The Outstretched Hand of God
    • A look into the sovereignty of God and a reminder of what we already know about God.
  • Run the Race
    • Starting with Hebrews 12:1-2, and thinking about our “race of a lifetime” in the stadium of life.  Just listen to that crowd!
  • Peter’s Testimony
    • A fictional recounting of hearing Peter give his testimony at a gathering of believers.
  • In His Image
    • An initial Bible study on the person of Christ.
  • Christlikeness
    • Some thoughts from Philippians 2 and other texts to guide us in developing a life of being like Christ.

Christian Living

  • Broken
    • Is your life broken?  Are you ready to be healed?
  • Christian Life 101
    • Some basics to settle as you start your Christian life.
  • Disrupted Lifestyle
    • Take a look at the paradigm shift in the evangelical church related to how we exercise our core mission and how we minister to the world.
  • Ixthus – The Sign of the Fish
    • An introduction to the meaning of the Greek word that became a precious shared identity for Christians from the first century until now.
  • In His Image
    • An initial Bible study on the person of Christ.
  • Christlikeness
    • Some thoughts from Philippians 2 and other texts to guide us in developing a life of being like Christ.
  • Lost and Found
    • It’s a scary thing to be lost.  Many around the world are very lost and don’t know it.  But being found is an amazing experience!
  • About the Author