What to Do When Procrastination Gets the Best of You
Dear #LentChallenge Friends, We had no idea so many people would want to join us for this #LentChallenge—reading the entire New Testament in 40 days. More than 40,000 people from around the world have joined us. We’ve seen fun photos, insights, comments, blogs, and...
Think You Know What it Means to Turn the Tables? Think Again.
Sometimes people just don’t get it. They don’t get you. They don’t have a clue what it’s like to be you. They’ve misjudged you. They shortchanged you. If the tables were turned, if they could glimpse things from your perspective, perhaps things would be different....
5 Answers to Tricky Bible Questions
Ever been downright stumped by a verse you read? Has a parable left you scratching your head? Each week during the #LentChallenge, we’re inviting YOU to ask your Bible questions. My friend and New Testament scholar, Dr. Craig Blomberg is weighing in and shedding light...
Bet You Didn’t Know These 5 Facts about John’s Gospel
A couple of years ago, I fell in love with John’s poetic and captivating writing style. I poured over his gospel in preparation for the 6 session DVD Bible study, Pursuing God’s Beauty: Stories from the Gospel of John. You know, If you want theology, read Paul. If you...
The Worst Response When Life Doesn’t Turn Out Like You Thought
He’s easy to pass by. That forerunner of Christ tends to make brief, odd appearances. John the Baptist wore the kind of clothes Goodwill would reject for a donation. He survived on an ancient, minimalist version of the South Beach diet. Some protein. A few carbs....
No Bull About It—Why We Don’t Have Sacrifices Today
Each week during the #LentChallenge, we’re collecting YOUR questions to send to our oh-so-brilliant New Testament scholar and professor, Dr. Craig Blomberg. Soak up his wisdom and insight today. (Stumped by a passage or verse as you’re reading? Leave your question...
7 Things No One Told You About Luke
I have a confession. Don’t tell John. I think Luke is my newest gospel crush. Maybe it’s because Luke’s a doctor who understands the needs of the weak and downtrodden. Maybe I’m captivated by the parables that aren’t in the other gospels. Maybe it’s because Luke is...
Maybe You’re Not Here By Accident. Here’s Why:
Like elves darting through a magical forest, I keep catching glimpses and passing shadows that alert me to details I’d long overlooked or somehow missed. I keep finding myself asking, “How have I never seen that before?” Diving in the Gospel of Matthew this week...
What Happens When 10,000 People Read the Same Book
Over 10,000 friends are joining us for the #LentChallenge. Can you believe it? 10,000 people from around the world dedicating about 30 minutes per day to read through the entire New Testament. My heart is bursting at its seams in anticipation for what God is going to...
The Secret Formula to Find Fulfillment Today
Fulfill is the characteristic verb in Matthew’s Gospel. All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). –Matthew 1:22-23 The NIV...
