I’ve never been very good at resting. I’ve made it my goal to use every minute of my time well, so I specialized in becoming more efficient (so I could do more). I constantly told myself that I had to finish whatever project I set myself before I could rest. Rest became a reward for…
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Jesus told us to “make disciples” (Matt. 28:19). Are we missing the mark when we teach? I’m afraid too many classes are training Bible scholars rather than making disciples. There’s an important difference. The easiest way to teach a Bible lesson (for any age) is to teach the facts. We teach a Bible story and…
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Most Christians are familiar with the Great Commandment. Matthew 22:36-40 says this: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it:…
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Have you heard this old adage? “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” It’s true. Think back for a minute. Who was your favorite teacher in school? Why were they your favorite? Did they make you feel special somehow? My guess is that you knew they cared about…
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What do you do when people tell you something that is different from what the Bible says? Find out in this sample from Nancy Ruth’s Christian worldview devotionals. This excerpt is Lesson 2 from The Answer Book: Small-Group Guide by Nancy Ruth. This book presents seven weeks’ worth of Bible studies for family members to explore together…
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God wants us to love Him more than anyone or anything else. Do you love Jesus more? Find out in this sample from Nancy Ruth’s Christian worldview devotionals. This excerpt is Week 6, Day 3 from The Answer Book: A Devotional for Busy Families by Nancy Ruth. This book presents seven weeks’ worth of Bible…
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Are you looking for a Bible study to introduce a biblical worldview? Do you like to flip through books before you buy them? If so, this video is for you! This is a “flip-through” of The Answer Book: Small-Group Guide by Nancy Ruth. This book presents seven weeks’ worth of Bible studies for family members…
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Do you ever wonder if God can use you? God can use anyone who follows Jesus. That includes you, me, and Gideon. Find out in this sample from Nancy Ruth’s Christian worldview devotionals. This excerpt is Lesson 4 from The Answer Book: Small-Group Guide by Nancy Ruth. The Answer Book recognizes that today’s families keep…
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What do you think of when you think of God? Looking for a way to deepen your prayer life? Find out in this sample from Nancy Ruth’s Christian worldview devotionals. This excerpt is Week 3, Day 2 from The Answer Book: A Devotional for Busy Families by Nancy Ruth. Also included is the “On the…
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What is a worldview? How do you get one? Find out in this sample from Nancy Ruth’s Christian worldview devotionals. This excerpt is Week 1, Day 1 from The Answer Book: A Devotional for Busy Families by Nancy Ruth. This book presents seven weeks’ worth of Bible studies for family members to explore together as…
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