We are about a month out from when we found out the results for the NBBC Qualifying Test. For those of you who did not qualify, right now you might be feeling disappointment that you are not one of those that are studying hard for the NBBC, or maybe you are feeling...
Trusting God when Life is Hard
Have you ever had a situation in your life that was going badly and left you stressed and worried? Have you ever felt afraid about what the future holds, whether about a specific situation or about the unknown future generally? Every believer faces trials and...
Defining Love: How God has Called us to Love
The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. ~1 Timothy 1:5 Around Valentine’s Day, there’s a lot of talk about love. But it seems these days that there are a lot of different definitions of love, and it can be...
Verse Compilation: A Reflection on Christ our Mediator
“How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? And for this cause, he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the...
Hope and Truth Found in Christmas Carols
‘Tis the season! For weeks now, most places of business have been playing all types of Christmas music—sometimes exceptionally far from the definition of that word. If you’re anything like me, you perk up a little when a song like “Away in a Manger” or “The First...
A Reflection on the Changing Seasons
Changing seasons bring tinted leaves, falling snow, fruitful trees. Changing seasons bring hopeful days, joyful laughter, heartache. Summer Sunny days of laughter, starry nights after. Life at its fullest, joy at its peak! Faith in our Creator nearly second nature. ...
How to Avoid Burnout while Studying and Memorizing Scripture: Part 2
In the middle of preparing for the National Bible Bee Competition, many contestants struggle to study hard without burning themselves out and losing their motivation. Thankfully, there are tips that make it easier to study intensely and effectively without burning out...