Digital tools can help you grow in faith. You might read a short devotion in the morning, join a prayer group by message, or listen to the Bible while walking. Used with care, these tools can support your walk with God. Smaller online groups One way to use digital...
Here are a few ideas for how your church congregation can serve others. 1. Help older neighbors Many older adults need help with small tasks. A church team can help with yard work, minor home tasks, or rides to appointments. Ask before arriving. Listen well. A...
Need a reminder of God’s mercy? The Bible shows God’s mercy toward people who need forgiveness, help, and hope. It also shows how mercy can shape the way you treat people around you. Here are 10 Bible passages about mercy to read and reflect on. Remember, though, that...
Interested in starting a 50-day Christian devotional book for a simple, themed rhythm? Fifty days gives you enough time to build a habit without feeling like you are starting a year-long plan. A devotional usually has a simple pattern: A short Bible readingA...
Serving your neighbors can begin with one person. Someone near you may be grieving, lonely, sick, overwhelmed, or trying to make it through a rough time. You can start by noticing and listening. Pay attention Learn names. Notice changes. If the woman next door stops...
Here is the basic idea of studying biblical context: You look at the passage, the people, the setting, and the kind of writing so you can understand it more carefully. Start with the passage Begin by reading more than a single verse. Read the paragraph before it and...
