It’s been passed around for so many years it’s widely believed, though untrue: “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” The Bible nowhere says that. God absolutely gives us more than we can handle. Our misunderstanding comes from a misrepresentation of 1 Corinthians 10:13. Let’s look at it. “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond … 
Every year The Academy Awards recognizes and applauds achievement in the film industry. I don’t tune in to the much-hyped ceremony, because only going to one or two movies a year, I lack the enthusiasm of most movie-goers. But of course, over the years, I do have my favorites. Like many of you, I’m drawn to true stories that grab my play-it-safe routine, and inspire me to get out of my little circle and … 
“How in the world do you remember all that Scripture?” A common question with a simple answer. I review! The human brain doesn’t store everything it comes across. When information is important and you want to remember it, you tell your brain to store it by reviewing the information over and over. Things as simple as learning the days of the week, to more complicated concepts like chemistry symbols, all require memorizing and … 
Have you come across any bizarre Bible stories lately? I have. I shake my head and wonder how they got into God’s best-selling book. Some stories terrify the reader and defy explanation. Many have no resolution, and no purpose that I can decipher. I’m puzzled why God includes these accounts—they call into question his sovereignty and his love. One example. Herod the Great, frustrated because he couldn’t find the baby, referred to as … 
Many people start the year deciding to get serious about memorizing Scripture. Here it is February already and inertia keeps some of us stuck in our familiar routine instead of venturing out. I, for one, haven’t decided yet what to memorize this year. I’ll let you know when I decide, and I will invite you to join me. Meanwhile I want to offer some tips for newcomers and reminders for veteran memorizers. • … |
I grew up in a secular home—never went to church—not even one time. In college I began to read the Bible for myself. It was love-at-first-read, and I never got over it. The book-like-no-other connects me to the Author. It reveals his heart, his thoughts, and his ways. I can’t read his mind, but I can read his Book. |
