Make Regular Bible Reading Part of Your Plan for the New Year The 2026 Bible reading plans are now available. Read the New Testament in 2026 If you’re new to reading the Bible, we suggest you start reading the New Testament in 2026. Read the Old Testament in 2026 If you’ve already read the New […]
Luke Bible Study, Day 24 Today’s passage: Luke 12 Focus verse:“But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.” (Luke 12:31) Jesus teaches about worry. Specifically, he says not to do it. We aren’t to worry about life, about what we eat or wear. I’m sure Jesus’s audience then had […]
Follower, Disciple, Servant Many people call themselves Christian, but I wonder how many really are. Christian means different things to different people. Do you call yourself a Christian? Some people call themselves a Christian because they go to church once or twice a year. Or perhaps their parents are Christians, and they assume they inherited […]
Restoring the Repentant Completes The Next High Priest Series with a Powerful Tale of Forgiveness and Redemption Christian fiction author Peter DeHaan announces the release of Restoring the Repentant, the ninth and final book in The Next High Priest Series. This captivating conclusion to the beloved speculative fiction saga is now available to readers worldwide, bringing a […]
His Lust Leads to His Ruin Amnon (1) is the oldest son of David. As the firstborn, we’d expect him to one day replace his father as king. Yet this is not to be. Though it may have been David’s intent to make Amnon king, the young man’s behavior and the consequences of what he […]
Give Thanks to God Today’s passage: Romans 14:1–10 Focus verse: Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. (Romans 14:6) We may think today’s focus verse addresses being a vegetarian. It does not, at least not […]
Though the Bible Tells Us to Judge, Who We’re Supposed to Judge May Shock You When Paul writes to his friends in Corinth, he has much to say because they struggle with many things, including judging others. He spends a whole chapter in his first letter addressing sin within their assembly: sexual sin, specifically incest. […]
Luke Bible Study, Day 23 Today’s passage: Luke 11 Focus verse: “Lord, teach us to pray.” (Luke 11:1) When Jesus’s disciples ask him how to pray, he gives them an example. We call this “The Lord’s Prayer” (though “The Disciples’ Prayer” may be a better label). Some people call it the “Our Father” after its […]
Information, Transformation, Sanctification Scripture tells us about Father God who wants to be in a relationship with us, Jesus—his Son—who died on our behalf to restore us into that right relationship, and the Holy Spirit who guides us to bring that about. To help us best grow in this relationship, we know we should read […]
The Tragedy of a Beautiful Princess The story of Tamar (2) is tragic. She’s the beautiful daughter of King David and catches the eye of her half-brother, Amnon, who lusts for her. At the advice of his cousin, Amnon feigns illness and manipulates Tamar into his bedroom, duping David into innocently arranging the whole thing. […]