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714 Reasons to Read Wiki God

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Wiki God is finally available. It is a book I authored on the attributes of God. Despite the fact that I wrote it, I do think it is a book worth reading. In fact, I have 714 reasons why. As I completed the book, I decided to compile a Scripture index at the back of the book. In the case …

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Gamechanging Tip for Bible Reading

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Biblical illiteracy is on the rise. Why are so many people without a thorough understanding of scriptural teaching? One of the main reasons is we are reading it in a different way from how it was written. Subscribe to the 2nd Mile Podcast Warnings Don’t attempt a marathon before you have completed a lap. Don’t get stagnate with your time …

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My Favorite Bibles and Books for Kids

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Recently, someone asked me a question regarding family discipleship and my wife responded for me, “How much time do you have?” I’m very passionate about the subject. It’s been a burden for our home and ministry. The topic was the focus of my doctorate. Since I talk about it a lot, I often get asked what Bibles or books do …

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Stoney’s Bible

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You can learn so much by studying someone’s Bible. In it, they leave clues regarding personal practices. When possible, I love to use someone’s personal Bible when preaching his or her funeral. It is a special connection. That proved to be true yet again while holding Stoney’s Bible. Stoney Huggins passed away at 88. I had the privilege of ministering …

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Why You Forget What You Read in the Bible

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You made up your mind.  This is going to be the year that you make Bible reading a priority, but something happened within a few short days.  The motivation is already waning.  You just aren’t as committed as you intended to be.  Why is that?  It might be because you have been going about Bible reading all wrong. It’s time …

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Devoted to the Word

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As believers, we are called to be people committed to the Bible.  If we want to grow in the Word, we must be devoted to the Word. Ezra 7:6-10 6 this Ezra went up from Babylonia. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses that the Lord, the God of Israel, had given, and the king granted him all …

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10 Bible Verses on Envy

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Envy.  It is a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck.  And it leads to justifying others sins.  Here’s 10 Bible verses that speak to the issue of envy.

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10 Bible Verses on Pride

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Some will say that pride isn’t only evil but the root of every type of evil.  No wonder the Bible talks a lot about it.

Here are 10 Bible verses to read, study, or memorize to fight against pride.

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Biblical Patterns

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Studying the Bible can be a daunting task.  The sheer size and amount of content can appear overwhelming to students who desire to know more.  While gleaning insights from individual passages is important, it is also important to understand the biblical patterns and how all of the content fits together.

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66 Themes [Memory Verse from Every Book in the Bible]

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The lost of art of meditating and memorizing Scripture is a key discipline in the life of the disciple.  Most believers know that Scripture memory is a good discipline but just don’t know where to start.  If no one has ever trained you in this work, here is a workable method that might help. One Scripture memory collection that I …

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Scripture Memory and Discipleship

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While reading Scripture is vitally important, oftentimes, we forget what we have read as soon as we have closed our Bibles.  The lost of art of meditating and memorizing Scripture is a key discipline in the life of the disciple.

We must discipline our minds to have the words of the Bible accessible even when a copy of the Bible is not available.

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Bible Study and Discipleship

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A key component in personal discipleship is the practice of spiritual disciplines.  Spiritual disciplines are not meant to make you more liked by Jesus but more like Jesus.  We discipline ourselves for the purpose of godliness (1 Tim. 4:7).

No discipline is more important than regular Bible study because it encourages every other spiritual discipline.

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15 Things You May Not Know About the First Christmas

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We mainly focus on Jesus’ birth during the Christmas season, but the message of God taking on flesh to come and reach us is not an account that should only be reserved for 1/12th of the year!  It is part of the beloved gospel! You may not be aware, but we get a lot of the account incorrect in our …

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10 Bible Verses on the Exclusivity of Jesus

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One of the best ways to abide with Christ is to memorize key passages on critical topics. One common question that people ask: “Is Jesus the only way?”  Let’s hear what the Bible says about that. Here are 10 verses that speak to the exclusivity of Jesus. John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, …

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The Word [Free Resource for Your Church]

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As a pastor, one of my greatest desires is to see our people grow in their knowledge of the Word.  If believers can make scriptural study a habit, every other good work will come out from it (2 Tim. 3:17).  That’s why it is so important to get them into the Word. I want to provide some resources to you …

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10 Bible Verses for Wives

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Looking for Bible verses to study or memorize on a particular area?  One of the best ways to fight for holiness and combat against sin is by memorizing Scripture. Here are 10 verses for wives. Prov. 31:11-12 – The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.  She does him good, and not harm, all …

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10 Bible Verses for Husbands

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Looking for Bible verses to study or memorize on a particular area?  One of the best ways to fight for holiness and combat against sin is by memorizing Scripture. Here are 10 verses for how husbands should love their wives. Col. 3:19 – Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Eph. 5:25 – Husbands, love your wives, as …

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10 Bible Verses for Conquering Your Fear

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Looking for Bible verses to study or memorize on a particular area of struggle?  One of the best ways to combat sin is by memorizing Scripture. Here are 10 verses for conquering fear. Ps. 56:3 – When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. John 14:27 – Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as …

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Stats on the Bible

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The Bible is 1 narrative composed of 2 testaments made up of 66 books – 39 books in the OldTestament followed by 27 books in the New Testament.  The Bible has 1,189 chapters composed of 31,173 verses filled by 773,692 words. The Bible was written by different authors whose occupations ranged from kings to shepherds, scholars to fishermen, prophets to …

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6 Things to Do When You Start a Bible Reading Plan

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If you struggled with consistently reading the Word, you are not alone, but that doesn’t mean that you have to remain where you are. It’s difficult to hit something if you aren’t aiming at it.  Many people fail at Bible reading because they don’t have a plan.  There are many great reading plans out there, but regardless of which one you …

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The Word 100-Day Reading Plan

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The Word Bible reading plan is a chronological 100-day guide that focuses on 50 pivotal Old Testament readings and 50 pivotal New Testament readings.  As we go through “The Word” series, our Sunday sermons will focus on the passage for that day.  During the week, our church will be reading through the rest of the passages to gain a fuller …

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A Bible Summary in 271 Words

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I have preached through the narrative of the Bible in different ways in the past.  For “The Word” series at our church, I decided to give an outline.  In the past, I have always told people to avoid taking notes because it is too free-flowing.  But I have also found myself spending so much time on the Old Testament that …

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How Often Do You Read the Bible?

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I once was asked if I believed in the Bible.  My answer was emphatically, “yes!”  After my response, the person asked, “Have you read everything in the Bible?” At that point, I couldn’t say that I had. I was basing my entire life off of something I had not completely read yet. That needed to change.  I began to read …

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The Exposed Places

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Biblical Blueprint: The Exposed Places (Neh. 4:10-14) In every home, there are exposed places for danger to enter. We must identify where they are, build up the walls, and fight against combative tactics. Nehemiah’s Context God’s people had lived in exile due to their sin, but God was gracious to allow them to return home. Ezra led the people to …

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Teach Your Children Diligently

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Biblical Blueprint Teach Your Children Diligently (Deut. 6:4-9) The Problem While the church provides important spiritual environments, the most critical spiritual environment is the one in which you live. You are called to be the primary evangelists and disciple-makers of your family. “Do as I say and not as I do” will not work in discipleship. It’s difficult for an hour-long …

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Unless the LORD Builds the House

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Psalm 127 3/4 of those raised in the church are no longer in the church after their freshman year of college. With 16 million Southern Baptists, we will decrease to 4 million in 1 generation. In order just to maintain status quo, each Southern Baptist must reach 3 people for Christ. It currently takes 43 Southern Baptists to reach 1 …

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Read Titus in One Sitting

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I am so grateful for the time we have spent in the Book of Titus. On Sunday, I will preach the 8th sermon in the series from this book.  I do pray that it has helped you grow in knowledge, faith, and godliness.  It has done a work on me! As we prepare for Sunday, I want to encourage you to …

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Encourage Your Spouse to Read the Bible

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You need the Bible.  Your spouse needs the Bible. So what can you do to help one another be consistent in studying the truths of God’s Word? The problem with being consistent in learning the Scriptures is that life happens.  As parents, free time is a distant memory.  Maybe you woke up earlier to have a quiet time, but your …

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Where Do You Get Your Standard?

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My standard will be inside me, beside me, behind me, or above me. Each of us have a standard.  It is the basis for which we make ethical decisions.  It is the benchmark by which we determine where and how far to jump.  But where does the standard come from? Our standard for morality will come from 1 of 4 …

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My Favorite Character in the Bible

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When I was ordained into the gospel ministry at North Side Baptist Church in 2003, I was overwhelmed by the weight of the moment.  As people prayed over me and exhorted me concerning what a pastor should be, I left that day a changed man.  While I believe that an ordination affirms God’s calling rather than creates it, I still …

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Better vs. Biblical

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It’s one thing to claim you are better, and another thing to claim you are biblical. Enjoy this video?  Check out the growing collection of Family Alter videos!

7 Reasons Your Bible Reading Is Inconsistent

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As of late, I’ve had some great discussions concerning personal Bible reading.  While this spiritual disciplines post sparked some great conversation, I’ve also been trying to step up my intentionality in training my family, friends, and anyone who wants to listen concerning the need to read the Bible.  For many years, Christians have called time in the Word and prayer …

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My 3 Daily Spiritual Disciplines

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Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.  -1 Timothy 4:7 If anything other than godliness is your purpose for spiritual disciplines, you will lose momentum.  Spiritual disciplines are not to earn God’s love, increase his favor for you, or to help him by supplying something lacking in him.  God doesn’t need you to spend time with him.  If you don’t spend …

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10 Biblical Tips on Productivity and Laziness

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Many people neglect reading the Bible due to a false assumption that it doesn’t speak to where a person is in life. That couldn’t be further from the truth.  Even as it relates to work, productivity, effort, and laziness, the Bible is very clear regarding how we should live in this world. Here are 10 biblical tips on productivity and …

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Doers of the Word

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I recorded this mini-sermon for a university team to watch while they were on the road.  I pray it is a blessing to you. James 1:22-25 teaches that we are not to be merely hearers of the Word but doers of the Word.

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