Proverbs

God speaks through His Word, but sometimes when we're reading it, He seems frustratingly silent. It’s enough to cause some to throw up their hands and abandon their study. But Scripture holds beautiful treasure to be discovered, even if it doesn’t give up some so easily. Here are a few “hacks” to get to the meaning of the text. 

This issue of The Scrolls Bible study focuses on 1 Peter 3:8-12 and the Core Competency of Kindness/Goodness.

The purpose of a gardener in a greenhouse is to lovingly nurture and care for the littlest, most vulnerable seedlings, protecting them until their roots have grown deep and the plants are sturdier and better able to stand on their own. As parents, we have a similar opportunity to help our children grow from seedlings to mature and thriving oaks.

The Lord says He will lead his children down a new path, “guiding them along an unfamiliar way,” brightening the darkness before them and smoothing out the road ahead of them. 

The Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke is a key passage for understanding God’s design for wealth. When we find our security, identity, and joy within our possessions, we make the same 3 mistakes as the fool.

To willingly accept the likely inconveniences that come with the Gospel mission—large or small—is to embrace Christ, our suffering Savior. We are never more like Jesus than when we endure the harder thing in our attempt to make known Jesus and His Gospel.

Once you're a follower of Christ, there is so much to learn and discover. Some you can only learn by experience, but it helps to know what you can at the outset, to point you in the right direction. Here are some important things for a believer to know, along with links for diving into various topics further.

Have you ever wondered how God may be desiring to use your life for his kingdom purposes in the world? Following these steps can help you discover God’s vision for your life.

Our children need to see us exercise faith in God. Regardless of what He calls us to do or where He calls us to serve—even if it's a little scary, we can include our children and we can rest assured that He is our secure Fortress. 

Nothing can prepare you for the loss of someone close, but the Lord, in his faithfulness, has shown me some helpful things in the middle of grief.