Browsing Category: John

Just in case you didn’t know, we design a new Scripture writing journal every year and we are over the moon about this one! Mostly because it’s not just one. For the first time ever (cue the confetti), we are offering 3 different versions of this year’s theme! Let’s hear it for …

Everyone loves a good metaphor, right? Even Jesus! John 15:1 – “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.” Metaphors are frequently used to add another layer of thinking that helps us understand, as well as remember, a certain point. Since this is Jesus Christ our Lord speaking, let’s take special care to understand His point …

I recently zoomed through the Bible study Finding I AM by Lysa TerKeurst. Lifeway.com had the videos available for free for a limited time – I love when they do that! Not only did I save some money, but it was a great incentive to not lollygag through the study. This Bible study covered the seven I AM statements of Jesus found in the book of John. More specifically …

I’ve got a terrific idea for you. When someone asks you what you got for Valentine’s Day, just say: eternal life! After all, it’s the absolute most extravagant gift ever – especially when you consider we don’t deserve it …

The Bible tells us that God has spoken in many different ways. Would you like a burning bush? Or a donkey? How about thunder? Maybe a whisper? We could go on. But how He speaks is a study for another day. The point is: we know God speaks. And how He speaks doesn’t affect today’s question, which is … Why Does God Speak To Us? …

Are you free to chat for a minute? If you are still reading, then you are probably free to do whatever you want to do. For the most part, anyway. Which is probably why we don’t think about freedom very often – except when July 4th rolls around. If we were slaves, we might think about freedom all the time, right? Well, here’s a news flash …

I’m not sure if there’s another verse quite like this one. This downright amazing, thought-provoking quote was made by John the Baptist. It is my all-time favorite verse. But this is not about me. Ha. But this verse is about life and the key to what it’s all about. It’s interesting to me that …