| center for bible engagement study: The Bible Jesus Read Participant's Guide Philip Yancey, 2002 An eight session curriculum to study the book by the same title. Includes eight 12 minute video clips. Explores the Old Testament. |
| center for bible engagement study: Synthetic Bible Studies James Martin Gray, 1900 |
| center for bible engagement study: Transformational Discipleship Eric Geiger, Michael Kelley, Philip Nation, 2012-06 A broadly experienced trio of rising church leaders share substantive research on churches and individuals that will help readers foster a culture wherein people intentionally grow in their Christian faith. |
| center for bible engagement study: The Bible and Mental Health Christopher C.H. Cook, Isabelle Hamley, 2020-08-30 Is it possible to develop such a thing as a biblical theology of mental health? How might we develop a helpful and pastoral use of scripture to explore questions of mental health within a Christian framework? This timely and important book integrates the highest levels of biblical scholarship with theological and pastoral concerns to consider how we use scripture when dealing with mental health issues. |
| center for bible engagement study: NKJV Abide Bible Red Letter Edition [Stone] Taylor University Center for Scripture E, Thomas Nelson, 2020-04-07 Abide in Me. John 15:4 Do you yearn for life-giving, intimate communion with God? The Abide Bible is designed to help you experience the peace, hope, and growth that comes from encountering the voice and presence of God in Scripture. Every feature in Abide is designed to teach and develop Scripture-engagement habits that help you know the power and spiritual nourishment of abiding in Christ. Created in partnership with Bible Gateway and the Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement, The Abide Bible's features include articles, book introductions, and practical Scripture engagement prompts based on five ways of engaging deeply with the Bible: Praying Scripture Pattern your prayers after biblical texts, personalizing the prayer and gaining language for the thoughts and emotions you want to express. Picture It Place yourself in a biblical narrative as a bystander or participant in important events. Journaling Focus and reflect on Scripture and its meaning for your life, opening yourself to God's voice as you ponder. Engage Through Art Consider a classic piece of art--photograph, sculpture, painting--and let it deepen your meditations on scriptural truths. Contemplate Follow the church's longstanding practice of reading, meditating on, praying, and contemplating a passage of Scripture in order to experience God's presence through the words of the Bible. Features include: Line-matched, single-column Scripture text Thomas Nelson's exclusive NKJV Comfort Print(R) 9-point type size Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk Two satin ribbon markers |
| center for bible engagement study: Sustainable Youth Ministry Mark DeVries, 2010-11-29 You're looking for a youth pastor. Again. What goes wrong? Why do youth ministries crumble? And what is the cost to students, parents, volunteers and church staff? Is a sustainable youth ministry possible, even after a youth pastor leaves? Youth ministry expert Mark DeVries knows the answer is yes, because he helps build sustainable youth minist... |
| center for bible engagement study: A Peculiar Glory John Piper, 2016-03-16 God has provided a way for all people, not just scholars, to know that the Bible is the Word of God. John Piper has devoted his life to showing us that the glory of God is object of the soul’s happiness. Now, his burden in this book is to demonstrate that this same glory is the ground of the mind’s certainty. God’s peculiar glory shines through his Word. The Spirit of God enlightens the eyes of our hearts. And in one self-authenticating sight, our minds are sure and our hearts are satisfied. Justified certainty and solid joy meet in the peculiar glory of God. |
| center for bible engagement study: The Bible Challenge Marek Zabriskie, 2012-10-01 The Bible Challenge is an invitation to journey with fellow believers from across the world and across the Anglican Communion through the entire length and breadth of the Bible, and to experience the full sweep of the biblical record in the course of a single year. For each of 365 days, there is a selection of readings comprising Old Testament, Psalm and New Testament passages, insightful commentary by one of a hundred theologians and church leaders from around the Anglican Communion, a prayer for the day and questions for reflection. UK contributors include: Nick Baines, Rosalind Brown, Jeffrey John, Archbishop Barry Morgan, Mark Oakley, June Osborne, Martyn Percy, Emma Percy, Michael Perham, Stephen Platten and others. The Bible Challenge is supported by a website www.thecenterborbiblicalstudies.org and its international advisory board includes Rowan Williams, Paula Gooder, David Ford, Graham Tomlin and many senior figures from around the Anglican world. |
| center for bible engagement study: Green Hearts Stephen Cutchins, Jeff Bumgardner, 2019-05 Everyone experiences pain. It is the common ground on which all humanity stands. Inspired by the sudden death of Jeff Bumgardner's ten-year-old daughter, Ella, who loved green hearts, Green Hearts: God's Goodness in the Worst of Times presents some of the most tragic and painful situations of life and answers the hard question of why from a Christian perspective. In addition to real life stories of God's goodness in the worst of times, topics include: Understanding and dealing with grief Helping someone who is grieving Questioning God during difficult times Surprising things God does during tragedy Answering the problem of pain, evil, and suffering Forgiving a person who has hurt you Maintaining faith during the worst time of life Foreword by Dr. Norman Geisler. |
| center for bible engagement study: Bible Study and Meditation Hendrickson Publishers, 2021-12-28 As you learn to incorporate spiritual practices into your life, youll find that everyday life is easier. Containing practical tips and direction on how to read the books of the Bible, Bible Study and Meditation is a 5-session study that helps you build and improve upon this holy habit. Each session consists of the following sections: commentary, discussion questions, points to ponder, prayer, put it into practice, and a take-away treasure. |
| center for bible engagement study: Abide Journal - Jewel Tone The Daily Grace Co., 2020-10 |
| center for bible engagement study: Sticky Faith Kara Powell, Chap Clark, 2011-10-04 Sticky Faith delivers positive and practical ideas to nurture within your kids a living, loving faith that lasts a lifetime. Research indicates that almost half of high school seniors drift from their faith after graduation. Struck by this staggering statistic, and recognizing its ramifications, the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) conducted the College Transition Project in an effort to identify the relationships and best practices that can set young people on a trajectory of lifelong faith and service. This easy-to-read guide presents both a compelling rationale and a powerful strategy to show parents how to actively encourage their children’s spiritual growth so that it will stick with them into adulthood and empower them to develop a living, lasting faith. Written by Fuller Youth Institute Executive Director Dr. Kara E. Powell and youth expert Chap Clark--authors known for the integrity of their research and the intensity of their passion for young people--Sticky Faith is geared to spark a movement that empowers adults to develop robust and long-term faith in kids of all ages. Further engage your family and church with the Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family, Sticky Faith curriculum, and Sticky Faith youth worker edition. Sticky Faith is also available in Spanish, Cómo criar jóvenes de fe sólida. |
| center for bible engagement study: Tempted, Tested, True Arnie Cole, Michael Ross, 2013-04-15 Back to the Bible Leaders Reveal a Proven Strategy for Overcoming Temptation Many Christians are feeling guilty, discouraged, and even hopeless. Their faith means a lot to them, but they repeatedly succumb to temptation. Building on the message of Unstuck, Cole and Ross give readers a path to break free from what holds them back, make lasting changes, and win the age-old battle with temptation. This book is part of a strategic ministry plan developed by Back to the Bible. Through multimedia products and services, the ministry walks alongside individuals and churches, helping Christ-followers live the life God wants them to have. |
| center for bible engagement study: Godly Play Jerome Berryman, 1994-12 Meaningful, lasting learning comes from childlike curiosity and play. The approach of this book is to make relgious instruction fun, spontaneous and deeply spiritual. Godly Play is a practical yet innovative approach to religious education--becoming childlike in order to teach children. |
| center for bible engagement study: Discovering Lectio Divina James C. Wilhoit, Evan B. Howard, 2012-06-15 Saints of the past can't seem to say enough about their ecstatic experiences with the words of Scripture. The writer of Psalm 19, for example, can hardly contain himself as he exclaims that God's words and ways have revived his soul, made him wise, brought joy to his heart, given him clarity and correct perspective on his life, and warned him of danger. Why should our experiences of the Bible today fall short of this standard? What are we missing? Spiritual formation experts James Wilhoit and Evan Howard argue that our ancestors in the faith responded to the special nature of Scripture with special habits of reading. In this step-by-step introduction to the practice of lectio divina, you will learn what it means to read your way into a new and life-changing intimacy with God. Their simple, easy-to-follow explanation of this ancient practice provides a perfect foundation for you to begin meeting God in his Word as you: read, meditate, pray and contemplate. Discover a new experience of God's Word--one that leads you to experience more of God himself. |
| center for bible engagement study: Meditation and Communion with God John Jefferson Davis, 2012-08-02 John Jefferson Davis summons the resources of traditional biblical meditation for a culture lost in the cloud. He establishes the trinitarian view of God's real presence in Scripture and then ushers readers through three successive stages of meditation--consummating in a method for deep assimilation of the Christian worldview. |
| center for bible engagement study: The Abide Bible Course Study Guide plus Streaming Video Phil Collins, Randy Frazee, 2022-05-24 Discover five innovative ways to read the Bible Do you feel guilty that you don’t read your Bible every day? When you do sit down to study the Bible, do you find yourself easily distracted and feeling like you’re missing something? Are you looking to connect with God’s Word in a fresh way that makes you look forward to your daily time in Scripture? If so, The Abide Bible Course is for you! In this study, a professor and a pastor—Dr. Phil Collins and Randy Frazee—will walk you through five innovative practices that will take you beyond just reading and help you deeply engage with Scripture in a way that fits your unique personality and learning style. In each session, they will explain the practice and walk you through each one—with practical examples—so you can try it out for the upcoming week. These practices include: Praying Scripture: pray with the words of Scripture instead of your own Engage Through Art: looking at works of art to help you see a passage in a new way Journal: writing out your thoughts and feelings on a passage to give you greater clarity Picture It: putting yourself into the stories of the Bible to experience them firsthand Contemplate: deeply reflecting and praying through a passage in God’s Word Jesus instructed his followers to abide in him so they could lead fruitful lives (see John 15:4). The Abide Bible Course will equip you to establish a daily, lifelong habit of abiding in God's Word so you can hear his voice. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide itself—with video notes, a comprehensive structure for group discussion time, daily exercises to help you engage in each practice during the week and a guide to best practices for leading a group. An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!). Watch on any device! Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside. |
| center for bible engagement study: Ponder Mahri Leonard-Fleckman, 2022-09-03 Ponder: Contemplative Bible Study accompanies all hearers and preachers of the Word as they pray with and ponder the Sunday readings throughout the liturgical year. Everything needed for a rich experience of lectio divina and biblical exploration is provided: the full text of the Sunday readings, concise commentary, engaging reflections, and clear guidance on how to use this resource alone or with a group. This volume guides readers through the Year A lectionary. |
| center for bible engagement study: Echoing Hope Kurt Willems, 2021-03-16 Where is Jesus when we need him most? An influential pastor shares how despair can lead us to discover true hope and a deeper relationship with God, helping us emerge stronger and more joyful from times of crisis. “May this careful look at pain in the context of Jesus’s life open up avenues of discovery and healing.”—Mindy Caliguire, cofounder and president of Soul Care We all experience difficulties and hardships. But how can we learn to live richly in the midst of them? And even grow spiritually because of them? The answer is found in the hopeful humanity of Jesus. As the Son of God, Jesus wasn’t exempt from suffering, disappointment, or injustice. He lived in the real world as a real person. He wept for those he loved. He felt hunger and thirst. He endured temptation, betrayal, and ridicule. He died after being unjustly tortured. And somehow through it all, he embodied hope—by defeating death and opening a new world of life for us. In Echoing Hope, influential pastor and blogger Kurt Willems reveals how understanding the humanity of Jesus can radically transform our identity and empower us to step into our pain-filled world in a new way. Combining rich theological insight with personal stories and practices for response, he shows how we can overcome despair and encounter the beautiful potential of our lives. |
| center for bible engagement study: Holy Bible (NIV) Various Authors,, 2008-09-02 The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation. |
| center for bible engagement study: Congregational Hermeneutics Andrew P. Rogers, 2016-05-20 Despite many churches claiming that the Bible is highly significant for their doctrine and practice, questions about how we read the Bible are rarely made explicit. Based on ethnographic research in English churches, Congregational Hermeneutics explores this dissonance and moves beyond descriptions to propose ways of enriching hermeneutical practices in congregations. Characterised as hermeneutical apprenticeship, this is not just a matter of learning certain skills, but of cultivating hermeneutical virtues such as faithfulness, community, humility, confidence and courage. These virtues are given substance through looking at four broad themes that emerge from the analysis of congregational hermeneutics - tradition, practices, epistemology and mediation. Concluding with what hermeneutical apprenticeship might look like in practice, this book is constructively theological about what churches actually do with the Bible, and will be of interest to scholars, students and practitioners. |
| center for bible engagement study: She Reads Truth Raechel Myers, Amanda Bible Williams, 2016-10-04 Born out of the experiences of hundreds of thousands of women who Raechel and Amanda have walked alongside as they walk with the Lord, She Reads Truth is the message that will help you understand the place of God's Word in your life. |
| center for bible engagement study: The Question Habit Mandy Pallock, 2023-06-27 What if you could deepen every relationship just by knowing what questions to ask? Your entire life is a series of questions meant to open doors to meaningful relationships. Think of them as focused, intentional, and everyday conversations with people you and God value. Questions are key to discovering the God-designed uniqueness of yourself and others, cultivating intentional relationships with heartfelt, open-ended sharing, and inspiring and mentoring with the why and how behind the what. Asking and listening well can take every relationship deeper. Are you ready to discover how to use the power of purposeful questions? • Have an engagement tool for the next time awkward silence fills the air • Discover the God-designed uniqueness of another person • Help someone else process his or her thoughts and emotions • Engage in new or sensitive situations in non-threatening, conversational ways • Jump into your day with intentionality and focus The Question Habit will support you as you mentor with questions, facilitate grace-filled conversations, and go deeper with care. Ready? |
| center for bible engagement study: People of the Screen John Dyer, 2022-10 This book traces the history of Bible software and app development, showing the unique and powerful role evangelical entrepreneurs and coders have played in shaping its functionality and how their choices in turn shape the reading habits of millions of people around the world. Though evangelicals are sometimes seen as those who retreat from or reject societal change, this book argues that evangelicals are adept at appropriating new technology-including early computers, the internet, mobile apps, and virtual reality experiences-in service of what they see as their mission in the world. In addition to historical research, this book includes interviews with developers at three of the largest Bible software companies and field work with digital and print Bible readers in several church. This creates a comprehensive look at the interconnected ecosystem of publishers, developers, pastors, institutions, and software companies both within and outside of evangelicalism, and demonstrates how it affects the way churchgoers read and interpret the Bible-- |
| center for bible engagement study: Cultural Engagement Josh Chatraw, Karen Swallow Prior, 2019-07-09 How should Christians approach important contemporary issues like war, race, creation care, gender, and politics? Christians in every culture are confronted with social trends and moral questions that can be difficult to navigate. But, the Bible often doesn't speak directly to such issues. Even when it does, it can be confusing to know how best to apply the biblical teaching. In Cultural Engagement: A Crash Course in Contemporary Issues authors Joshua D. Chatraw and Karen Swallow Prior first offer a broadly accessible framework for cultural engagement and then explore specific hot topics in current Western culture including: Sexuality Gender Roles Human Life and Reproduction Technology Immigration and Race Creation and Creature Care Politics Work Arts War, Weapons, and Capital Punishment Featuring contributions from over forty top thinkers, proponents of various views on the specific topics present their approaches in their own words, providing readers an opportunity to fairly consider options. Unique in how it addresses both big-picture questions about cultural engagement and pressing current issues, Cultural Engagement provides a thorough and broad introduction useful for students, professors, pastors, college ministers, and any believer wanting to more effectively exercise their faith in the public square. |
| center for bible engagement study: Communal Reading in the Time of Jesus Brian J. Wright, 2017-12-01 Much of the contemporary discussion of the Jesus tradition has focused on aspects of oral performance, storytelling, and social memory, on the premise that the practice of communal reading of written texts was a phenomenon documented no earlier than the second century CE. Brian J. Wright overturns the premise that communal reading of written texts was a phenomenon documented no earlier than the second century CE by examining evidence for its practice in the first century. |
| center for bible engagement study: Unstuck Arnie Cole, Michael Ross, 2012-05-01 Back to the Bible Leaders Show Readers How to Cultivate a Thriving Walk with Christ When asked about their relationship with God, many believers say the Christian life isn't working or that they want more than an okay walk. After conducting extensive survey research on what it takes to grow spiritually, Back to the Bible leaders Cole and Ross offer solid evidence for the power of Bible engagement. But more than statistics, Unstuck gives readers a practical and proven way to encounter Scripture daily, connect with God, and revitalize an otherwise listless faith. This book is part of a strategic ministry plan developed by Back to the Bible, which has been on the air for more than 70 years. Through multimedia products and services, the ministry is walking alongside individuals and churches, helping Christ-followers tap into and live out God's Word. |
| center for bible engagement study: Hagar Shadia Hrichi, 2017-10-10 You are The God Who Sees Me. Discover a close relationship with God—no matter the pain or suffering in your life. Witness the depths of God’s compassion through the eyes of Hagar, a runaway slave who meets the living God in a desert of despair, where she gives Him the name El Roi, The God Who Sees Me. A largely forgotten Old Testament character, Hagar is actually one of only a few people who have ever spoken directly with the LORD. Through this seven week study, you will find that when you surrender your life into God’s hands, your trials and triumphs serve a magnificent purpose: to draw you into the arms of the faithful God who sees you. |
| center for bible engagement study: No Matter the Cost Vance Brown, John Blase, 2012-06 A battle plan and rallying cry for men to join this Band of Brothers and do something extraordinary with their lives--no matter the cost. |
| center for bible engagement study: Exploring and Engaging Spirituality for Today's Children La Verne Tolbert, 2014-05-19 Exploring and Engaging Spirituality for Today's Children: A Holistic Approach answers questions about the most effective ways to help children, pre-teens, and teens develop spiritually. This collection of research gleaned from presentations during the Fourth Triennial Children's Spirituality Conference at Concordia University in 2012 is divided into four major sections: (1) theological and historical foundations, (2) engaging parents and congregations, (3) engaging methodologies, and (4) exploring children at risk, child pornography, social justice, intercultural diversity, and abstinence education. Researchers acknowledge that the home is the foundation for Christian nurture. In Exploring and Engaging Spirituality for Today's Children, both scholars and ministry leaders come together with parents to promote a holistic environment where children are encouraged to love, respect, and obey God. From birth to high school, children's voices resonate throughout these studies as they are invited to share their reflections and experiences. Exploring and Engaging Spirituality for Today's Children is a lively, easy-to-read collection that reflects a broad range of faith traditions and is ideal for all those who are committed to the spiritual development of children. |
| center for bible engagement study: ESV Preaching Bible, Verse-By-Verse Edition (Goatskin, Black) , 2021-01-29 The ESV Preaching Bible, Verse-by-Verse Edition builds upon the foundational work of the ESV Preaching Bible with a new verse-by-verse format. This goatskin-covered Bible was created for a lifetime of use by preachers as they proclaim God's Word. |
| center for bible engagement study: Empower Jeff Martin, 2021-02-16 How do you lead a movement? Movements that unify millions and sustain national relevance over the course of decades are hard to come by. They're even harder to plan and predict. But that is exactly what happened and is captured with stunning detail in this book. In Empower, Jeff Martin drills in to four key principles that can unlock a volunteer-led movement. They were unearthed from an event he founded in 2004 called Fields of Faith that focused on giving ordinary people the microphone. It has impacted and united millions of people, thousands of volunteers, and countless community organizations. Each year, over 250,000 people gather on one night in communities across the country. How was he able to lead this movement? How can you lead a movement? Empower will give you the four keys--value, simplicity, commonality, and ownership--to lead a movement of your own. |
| center for bible engagement study: Core 52 Mark E. Moore, 2019-07-16 ECPA BESTSELLER • FINALIST FOR THE CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD® • Build your Bible IQ and Christian worldview in just fifteen minutes a day! Over the course of a year, Core 52 will help you master the 52 most important passages in the Bible. “You will gain the tools you need for living the life God has called you to.”—Kyle Idleman, pastor and author of Not a Fan “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”—1 Timothy 4:8 Most of us want to know the Bible better, but few reach our goal, often because we’re too busy or we don’t know where to start. Core 52 removes both barriers, offering a common-sense solution that fits into our busy lives. Respected Bible professor and teaching pastor Mark E. Moore developed this proven process from thirty-five years of helping people grow deeper in God’s Word. Each week features a brief essay, memory verse, Bible story, trajectory verses, and practical ways to put what you’ve learned into practice. An optional “Overachiever Challenge” offers the chance to memorize the top 100 Bible verses by year’s end. This simple approach allows you to become familiar with the big ideas of the Bible in less time and with less effort than other reading plans. In one year, you can master the core of the Bible—focusing on topics from God’s will to worry, happiness to holiness, and leadership to love. These fifty-two core passages are lenses through which you can read the rest of the Bible with clarity and confidence. |
| center for bible engagement study: Journal Through the Bible Thomas Nelson, 2020-12-29 If you find the idea of reading through the Bible daunting, or simply want a new approach to interacting with God's Word, Journal Through the Bible provides a fresh way to read Scripture, keep track of your progress, and reflect on God's presence in your life. |
| center for bible engagement study: Bible Readers and Lay Writers in Early Modern England Kate Narveson, 2016-04-15 Bible Readers and Lay Writers in Early Modern England studies how immersion in the Bible among layfolk gave rise to a non-professional writing culture, one of the first instances of ordinary people taking up the pen as part of their daily lives. Kate Narveson examines the development of the culture, looking at the close connection between reading and writing practices, the influence of gender, and the habit of applying Scripture to personal experience. She explores too the tensions that arose between lay and clergy as layfolk embraced not just the chance to read Scripture but the opportunity to create a written record of their ideas and experiences, acquiring a new control over their spiritual self-definition and a new mode of gaining status in domestic and communal circles. Based on a study of print and manuscript sources from 1580 to 1660, this book begins by analyzing how lay people were taught to read Scripture both through explicit clerical instruction in techniques such as note-taking and collation, and through indirect means such as exposure to sermons, and then how they adapted those techniques to create their own devotional writing. The first part of the book concludes with case studies of three ordinary lay people, Anne Venn, Nehemiah Wallington, and Richard Willis. The second half of the study turns to the question of how gender registers in this lay scripturalist writing, offering extended attention to the little-studied meditations of Grace, Lady Mildmay. Narveson concludes by arguing that by mid-century, despite clerical anxiety, writing was central to lay engagement with Scripture and had moved the center of religious experience beyond the church walls. |
| center for bible engagement study: World Christian Encyclopedia David B. Barrett, George Thomas Kurian, Todd M. Johnson, 2001 The expanded, updated edition of a classic reference source--the comprehensive survey of the status of thje world's largest religion in 238 countries. Many tables, charts, diagrams, maps, photographs, and a rich text present a unmatched look at 33,800 Christian denominations, 12,000 dioceses, 5,000 missions, and other groups--all -set against a detailed historical, political, social, cultural, demographic, background. |
| center for bible engagement study: Your Marriage God's Way Workbook Scott LaPierre, 2021-09-21 Apply God’s Wisdom to Your Marriage God designed the unique covenant between a man and a woman to be a lifelong partnership that brings joy, support, and stability to both their lives. You can experience this fulfillment for yourself when you follow His plan as the foundation for the relationship between you and your loved one. This companion to Your Marriage God’s Way invites you to work together with your spouse to take a closer look at the biblical principles for this precious contract and make them an active part of your own marriage. You will build a stronger relationship and deeper faith as you understand the unique roles God has given each of you identify ways you can better help, encourage, and support each other make serving God the focal point of your marriage No matter how long you’ve been married, there is always room to grow in your relationship by placing Christ at its center. With the help of the Your Marriage God’s Way Workbook, bring your hearts closer together and experience the fullness God has in store for both of you. |
| center for bible engagement study: NET, Abide Bible Thomas Nelson, 2020-07-14 “Abide in me.” John 15:4 Do you yearn for life-giving, intimate communion with God? The Abide Bible is designed to help you experience the peace, hope, and growth that come from encountering the voice and presence of God in Scripture. Every feature in Abide is designed to teach and develop Scripture-engagement habits that help you know the power and spiritual nourishment of abiding in Christ. Created in partnership with Bible Gateway and the Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement, The Abide Bible’s features include book introductions and practical Scripture-engagement prompts based on five ways of interacting deeply with the Bible: Praying Scripture: Pattern your prayers after biblical texts, personalizing the prayers and gaining language for the thoughts and emotions you want to express. Picture It: Place yourself in a biblical narrative as a bystander or participant in important events. Journaling: Focus and reflect on Scripture and its meaning for your life, opening yourself to God’s voice as you ponder. Engage Through Art: Consider a classic piece of art—photograph, sculpture, painting—and let it deepen your meditations on scriptural truths. Contemplate: Follow the church’s longstanding practice of reading, meditating on, praying, and contemplating a passage of Scripture in order to experience God’s presence through the words of the Bible. |
| center for bible engagement study: Contextual Bible Study Gerald O. West, 2003 |
| center for bible engagement study: You Are Melanated (sponsored) Mersage Solomon Wright, 2024-02-09 You are Melanated is your 30-minute journey learning, exploring, and discovering what makes you the race, ethnicity, and nationality you are today. I briefly yet thoroughly describe the fundamentals of melanin, hair color, hair texture, eye color, race, ethnicity, and nationality. You will become a partial expert in the basics of what makes each of us unique yet virtually identical in about the same time as your favorite television show. Imagine this shortbook as a nutrition shake of melanin knowledge for your mind. Read Time: 30 min (at 250 words per minute) Pages: 38 pgs.~ For a discounted price, this is the discounted sponsored version. This is the sponsor-free, fully paid version. Benefits of Reading You Are Melanated 1. Enjoy it like your favorite 30-minute television show. 2. Discover how physical traits span across all races, ethnicities, and nationalities. 3. Learn the facts about race, ethnicity, and nationality. 4. Gain a greater appreciation for yourself and others. 5. Explore the effects of having high or low melanin in your skin, eyes, hair, and brain. Enjoy It Like Your Favorite Television Show: Shortbooks are designed to be enjoyed in 30 minutes or less, like your favorite television show. It is jam-packed with valuable and interesting information, like a nutrition shake for your mind or a knowledge supplement between two covers. We make it easy to fast-forward or rewind to your favorite parts with clear chapter and subchapter headings. Busting Stereotypes; Promoting Unity: No race, ethnicity, or nationality monopolizes physical features. We will explore how skin color, hair color, hair texture, nose shape, height, weight, lip size, ears, and any other physical feature you can name is not directly produced by one's race, ethnicity, or nationality. In this book, you will discover that physical traits span across all races, ethnicities, and, of course, nationalities. Learn The Facts About Race, Ethnicity, and Nationality: We use scientific evidence and everyday personal experience to simplify everything you must know to grasp what race, ethnicity, and nationality are in actuality. We bust the thousand-year-old myths about race that divide us with proven facts that open your eyes to the beautiful features that make us unique. Gain More Self-Appreciation: By learning what makes you, you, you'll gain a greater appreciation and more self-love of your unique skin color, hair color, hair texture, eye color, and all your beautiful physical features. You will, in turn, gain the same love and appreciation for others' uniqueness. By the end of this book, you will know that, like any family, humanity might look slightly different, with some of us being taller and some of our skin coming in various shades, but in truth, we are all still one family. Book Outline Preface We give you a smooth boarding as you find your seat and read our flight plan. Chapter 0: Melanin, Keratin, Society We pull out the gate, learning what melanin, keratin, race, ethnicity, and nationality are. Chapter 1: Humanity’s Skin Hues We take off in Chapter 1, learning all about the skin hue spectrum. Chapter 2: Humanity’s Hair Hues & Textures Cruising into Chapter 2, we vividly discuss the hair color spectrum and hair texture chart. Chapter 3: Humanity’s Eye Hues Maintaining speed into chapter 3, we glide through the eye color spectrum from dark brown to red. Chapter 4: You Are Unique, We Are One Nearing the end of our short hop flight, we bring it all together scientifically and Biblically, proving we are all one semi-dysfunctional family called humanity. Postface Descending into the final section of this shortbook and coming in for a smooth landing, we enter the postface. |
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Is It Center or Centre? – Meaning and Difference in Spelling - GRAMMARIST
Center and centre are the same words, but the differences between the two lie in the American vs. English spelling preferences. Center is the preferred spelling in American English, and …
Center vs. Centre – What’s the Difference? - Writing Explained
As a verb, center means to position something in the middle of a predetermined area, to find a middle, or to revolve around a main topic. Here are some examples, Center your drill bit by …
Illinois Center - Wikipedia
Illinois Center is a mixed-use urban development in downtown Chicago, Illinois, USA, lying east of Michigan Avenue. It is notable in that the streets running through it have three levels. …
City of Chicago :: Chicago Cultural Center
Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in …
111 East Wacker (One Illinois Center) - Chicago Architecture Center
One of Mies van der Rohe’s final designs rises above a former rail yard that many years earlier was the site of Fort Dearborn. Illinois Central Railroad tracks near the Chicago River. Photo …
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Center or Centre–Which Is Correct? Definition and Examples - Grammarly
Sep 30, 2022 · Depending on your answer, you may differ on which spellings you favor. Center and centre have the same meaning. Center is the correct spelling in American English, while …
‘Center’ or ‘Centre’: What’s the Difference? - Two Minute English
Mar 28, 2024 · In American English, you’ll often see ‘center’ as the preferred spelling, while in British English, ‘centre’ dominates. These preferences have deep-rooted linguistic origins, and …
The Chicago Center – Answering Yes for 100 years.
Ever since 1922, The Chicago Center has been relentlessly answering need in Jewish Chicago, and building Chicago’s infrastructure to take on any challenge, milestone or crisis. Medical …
Illinois Center (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You ... - Tripadvisor
Jul 15, 2014 · Located on land once occupied by historic Fort Dearborn and later by Illinois Central's extensive railroad yards, Illinois Center is a mixed-used urban development in …
Is It Center or Centre? – Meaning and Difference in Spelling - GRAMMARIST
Center and centre are the same words, but the differences between the two lie in the American vs. English spelling preferences. Center is the preferred spelling in American English, and …
