Bible Study Tips for Beginners: How to Use Cross-References in the Bible

What are cross-references? Why bother reading them? How should we read or use cross-references in personal Bible study? Get answers here!
How to Understand the Bible: 7 Practical Tips to Help You Study the Bible

Why is the Bible hard to understand? God gave us his Word intending that we would understand it. If you can read, you can understand the Bible with these tips.
Bible Study Tips for Beginners: Five Types of Context

Context is crucial for Bible study success. Learn different types of context in Bible study, why they matter, and how to use them as we dig into God’s Word.
Five Books in God’s Library and Why They Matter

The Bible tells us about five books in God’s library. Each one contains life-changing words about things like heaven, your future, and the problem of suffering.
Bible Study Tips for Beginners: How to Study the Bible in Context

The 2nd in a series of Bible study tips for beginners, learn how to study the Bible in context. Jana Carlson shows that if you can read you can study the Bible.
Bible Study Tips for Beginners: The Importance of Context

The 1st in a series of Bible study tips for beginners, learn why context is important and can even be life-changing. Jana Carlson uses 1 John 4:4 as an example.
3 Ways to Delight Yourself in the Lord—Meaning of Psalm 37:4

Psalm 37:4 says God gives you the desires of your heart when you delight yourself in the Lord. How do we do that in practical ways? What does this verse mean?
Thunderstorms & Hardened Hearts

Psalm 29 is the perfect background music by which to worship our masterful Creator and majestic King, reminding us of His sovereignty and the power of His Word.
How does God guide us?

When we need directions, we look at a map or signs. But how does God guide us? According to Psalm 32:8, He guides us with His eye upon us. Let’s dig deeper.
How to Avoid Spiritual Eye Strain With Multi-Focal Lenses

Reading the Bible with a singular focus causes spiritual eye strain. Here’s how to see the Bible through multi-focal lenses and experience greater benefits.