I am immersed right now in editing the book of an inner healing teacher and spiritual coach. As I work through (and live) the words of this book, I am reminded of why inner healing is an ongoing, even daily process - the dying to self daily of 1 Corinthians 15:31. I have worked with … Continue reading Let the Daily Journey of Transformation Begin
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Letter Home from Yekaterinburg, Russia (Sept 1997) – Part 3
I recently found in my closet several handwritten letters that I sent to my mother during my time teaching in Russia. I sent many more, but these were all I could find. I will be posting these on my blog. I have retyped the letters but changed nothing. It's hard for a writer-editor not to … Continue reading Letter Home from Yekaterinburg, Russia (Sept 1997) – Part 3
Bookends in Bible Stories (Looking at “Inclusio” through Inductive Bible Study
In addition to the major structures we want to identify through Inductive Bible Study, we will also come across minor rhetorical structures. A minor structure works in relationship with a major structure. It's a deliberate way the author shapes the text for a particular purpose. "Inclusio" - Bracketing a Passage One such minor rhetorical structure … Continue reading Bookends in Bible Stories (Looking at “Inclusio” through Inductive Bible Study
Writing a Multi-Topic Blog
A fellow Christian author asked me how she could help her website visitors navigate the different topics on her blog. That’s a great question, and it’s one I have grappled with for years. I too have a multi-topic blog. What Is a Multi-Topic Blog? What I’m referring to here is a blog that has one overarching … Continue reading Writing a Multi-Topic Blog
Biblical Hebrew: 3 More Words from Joseph’s Story
I hope you have enjoyed spending time with Joseph's story this past week. Here, you can review the 5 Hebrew words we learned in the previous lesson about Joseph. As a reminder, Joseph's story begins with Genesis 37. While we still have Joseph on our hearts, let's learn three more words in biblical Hebrew. Tunic … Continue reading Biblical Hebrew: 3 More Words from Joseph’s Story
Three Voices – Yours, the Enemy’s, and God’s
Years ago, a little girl took one of my prayer classes. She heard from God easily and had a great relationship with Him. But she didn’t realize at first that not every voice in her mind was God’s. She had a big decision to make, and she told her mother God told her what to … Continue reading Three Voices – Yours, the Enemy’s, and God’s
A Gift of Authority
I serve on a jail ministry team. Each week, we lead church at the jail. When I started with that team eight years ago, I was just beginning to heal from a lifetime of “fear of authority.” So of course, God sent me to serve at the jail, under the authority of the sheriff’s office … Continue reading A Gift of Authority
Letter Home from Yekaterinburg, Russia (Sept 1997) – Part 2
I recently found in my closet several handwritten letters that I sent to my mother during my time teaching in Russia. I sent many more, but these were all I could find. I will be posting these on my blog. I have retyped the letters but changed nothing. It's hard for a writer-editor not to … Continue reading Letter Home from Yekaterinburg, Russia (Sept 1997) – Part 2
God Loves those Turning Points (The “Pivot” Structure in Inductive Bible Study)
Before we begin looking at a new structure for Inductive Bible Study, I recommend that you read (or re-read) the lesson on Contrasts. That lesson discusses important aspects of looking for major structures. As we proceed, I'll assume you already have that information. So it's always good to review before focusing on a new structure. … Continue reading God Loves those Turning Points (The “Pivot” Structure in Inductive Bible Study)
Joseph’s Story: 5 Biblical Hebrew Words
As you are learning to read biblical Hebrew, you might find it helpful to focus on a Bible story. Stories often repeat key words. The vivid action, setting, and dialogue of stories help you to memorize words. Perhaps the biggest plus (at least, it was for me) is that you already know how the story … Continue reading Joseph’s Story: 5 Biblical Hebrew Words
Adventures with God 