Reading the Bible

I cannot imagine what life would be like without the word of God. The Bible is without question the most significant piece of literature ever. And it always will be!

You know you should read your Bible daily, but you have trouble making the time. Here are some practical ideas to make reading the Bible a part of your routine.

Judah's sons are "wicked" and killed by God, one by one. So he blames their wife, Tamar. Tamar retaliates by seducing Judah, conceiving his child, and then revealing the deception when he demands her execution as an adulteress.

Jacob's sons, irate when their sister dates a local boy, massacre the entire population of a Hivite town. They claim they are defending their honour; I think they regard their sister as property.

In one of the most disturbing events yet, Abraham agrees to perform a human sacrifice by murdering his own son Isaac. God calls it off and calls it a test of loyalty, but I think God has actually sinned here.

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The lives of many are busy, busy, busy. To take the time to read The Bible has been put on the back burner. Here are some tips to help get back on track reading the greatest book in the world.

People often have a hard time reading the Bible regularly. Here is a tip on how to get in the habit of reading your Bible.

In learning how best to read the Bible, you will understand which version is best for your needs and be able to read through the Bible in a more meaningful way.

Fruits, vegetables and meats are food to the physical body. Trivia and other mental challenges are food for the mind. The word of God is food for the Christian spirit.

As this is the time for New Year's Resolutions, many Christians determine to read their Bibles more as we start a new year.

Tired of restless nights, tired of things not going right, tired of our prayers not getting answered.

52 year old Abdul Reda Al-Shawany was sentenced to prison for raping a woman as "punishment" for reading a Bible. This is just one of an emerging epedimic of rapes in the West by immigrant Muslim men for ethnic and religious reasons.

I argue for a middle position between Biblical literalism and cultural relativism. Making use of Paul's classic argument, I argue that to sacrifice the view of Christ as the one true path is to make Christ's death and resurrection in vain.

Some of us had to read the Bible in Sunday School and may not ever want to even see it again. But some of us have never really been exposed to the Bible, just others' interpretations of it. Here's why reading it for yourself is a good idea.

News of eminent atheist Christopher Hitchens’ death triggered a revisit to days when my life was simple, believed that the bible was the word of God, and when religious faith was a part of my life.

Most of my life I have had a long distance relationship with God. I used to wake up each day, figure out what was going on and determine whether I had to ask God for anything. I

If you are looking to a title or group label to figure out if you are a true Child of God, you are looking in the wrong place.

Many times people turn to drugs and alcohol when scared, lost, or depressed, but people are turning to religion for the same reasons. Life can be hard and scary at times, and it is natural to want to find comfort and religion does just that. It is why...

A contemporary approach towards selectively reading verses from the Bible and reasons why I chose them.

We see evidence of God all around us, but what is He like?

Draw closer to God by reading God's word, talking to him and making a relationship with Him.

A summary of some of the things I'm learning in church

Religion is a cultural universal but the consumer age has thrown up barries to this ancient need. Increasingly, consumerism is becoming the dominant religion, with dire mental health consequences.

A Bible cover is like a purse. You need to choose one based on your preferences and intended use. Learn tips for finding the perfect cover for your favorite Bible.

Catholicism is a religion. Eastern Orthodox is a religion, Presbyterian is a religion, Baptist is a religion, Lutheran is a religion, and there are many other "denominations" which claim to be Christian, but Christianity is not a Religion.

Children are dependent upon their parents, in their eyes, more so then they are in God. Having no need for God, as they see it, is part of the problem. Developing an interest in God can be done with the right direction and foreknowledge.

Virtue only has significance through its effect on others. One cannot love God without loving others. Connectedness is the last of the three foundational principles that make everything make sense.