Our goal in reading any passage in the Bible is to understand the meaning that God intended. Toward that end, I want to give you a dependable approach for reading the Bible that uses a four-step guide called MAPS.
Imagine a treasure map that leads you to the reward of intimacy with God in his Word. The psalmist says it this way: "I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil" (Psalm 119:162, ESV). My hope is that following these four steps will help you find great spoil in God's Word on a daily basis. |
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May 1 — The European Congress on Evangelism, led by Franklin Graham, will gather 1,000 pastors and ministry leaders from 56 countries in Berlin from May 27-30. Centered on Romans 1:16, the event aims to reignite passion for bold, biblical evangelism. Featuring over 20 speakers, music by Michael W. Smith and Charity Gayle, and a focus on equipping leaders, it marks the largest European evangelism event in 25 years. (Christian Today) |
| May 1 — The Global Flourishing Study, a 5-year study involving 200,000 adults across 22 countries, found that countries with lower GDP per capita, such as Indonesia and Tanzania, often report higher levels of flourishing compared to wealthier nations like the U.S. and Japan — with faith strongly linked to higher scores. Regular religious service attendance, in particular, correlates with greater meaning, purpose, and social connection. (Christianity Today) |
| May 2 — The Gospel Coalition (TGC) marked its 20th anniversary with its 10th national conference, hosting over 7,000 attendees from 38 countries and all 50 U.S. states. The seven keynotes and over 45 breakout sessions are now available on TGC's website. The 2025 theme, "Alive Together," was inspired by Ephesians 2:4–7, and included worship led by Keith Getty, messages from John Piper and David Platt, and reflections on the legacies of Tim Keller and Don Carson. (TGC) |
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In his Letter to the Colossians, Paul refutes false teachings that were dividing the church and reminds us to be one in Christ. Here's your quick reference guide to the epistle, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides.
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Humans do not wait well instinctively. We buck against it, even hate it. Entire industries exist to shorten waits. Distractions are welcome if they bring our desired outcome quickly; we scroll until time passes. We assume waiting holds no value, feeling it wear us down over time.
But what if waiting is not meant to be endured, but embraced? What if it's a necessary part of our growth and transformation? |
| The death of Jesus appeared to be the ultimate dead end. It was the end of Israel's hopes, the end of the disciples' dreams, the end of a popular movement. Rome, and her local puppet government, thought they had successfully quelled an uprising. Jesus' followers thought their hopes had died.
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This study Bible guides you in discovering how the ancient truths found in Scripture relate to your experiences today using insight from trusted evangelical scholars, paired with timely biblical application principles. |
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Let the Journey Begin is filled with godly wisdom, encouragement, and guidance from bestselling and trusted author Max Lucado for students about to embark on new steps in their life journey. |
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