I’ve always hated multiple choice questions. They always feel like a trick (because too many of them are). Three or four choices, all of which seem plausible, except for maybe one super-obvious non-answer thrown in to see if we’re paying attention, and the instruction to choose which we think is correct. But sometimes there’s an answer in these that...

Completing a session of any Bible study can be a challenge, even for the most experienced group leaders. There are many reasons for this of course:  The group may be focused on one specific point. (This is a hallmark of a positive group experience, so don’t sweat it too much.)Discussion may run longer than anticipated. Rabbit trails may threaten...

There is often a vast disconnect between the awareness of the need for disciple-making and practical tools that actually aid in this work. Three factors are essential: Scripture, relationships, and time. Discipleship happens when the life-changing truth of Scripture is infused into genuine relationships over an extended period of time. Our desire was to create a simple, reproducible strategy...

I love reading through the Old Testament. The Old Testament is rich with threads of the gospel—hints of what God was planning from before the world began. However, it is easy to overlook look them. They are often understated—they’re not the main point of the passage, but they are present. There are several gospel themes in Genesis alone, more...

Unless we’re talking about language development, it’s a good idea to understand words before we use them, especially when they may be emotionally charged. One commonly used—and abused—word describing Christians is intolerant. Of course, some prickly, pugnacious persons call themselves Christians but deny this claim by their lives. True Christianity shouldn’t be equated with abuses committed in Christ’s name....

The Big Questions Does life have meaning? Is there purpose to our existence? Questions like these are not unique to the modern thinker. People have been asking the same question for centuries. The answers that have been offered are the ones consistent with the competing worldviews and belief systems of the time. These are questions asked inside a philosophy...