Four ways of understanding the BiblePart 4 - Flourishing This year, I want to learn how to study the Bible focused on Jesus, and it will have 4 parts. Jesus Context Fruitfulness Flourishing I put "People being allowed to flourish" into AI, and this is what came out. Flourishing. It has different meanings to different …
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Lessons in Love from the Song of Songs Finale
The Finale - Song of Songs 8:5-18 The Song of Solomon, Part 6 Every musical, concept album and song cycle needs a grand finale. This is it for the Song of Songs. 5 Who is that coming up from the wilderness, leaning on her beloved?Under the apple tree I awakened you.There your mother was in labour with …
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Connecting with Jesus: The Path to Spiritual Fruitfulness
Four ways of understanding the BiblePart 3 - Fruitfulness This year, I want to learn how to study the Bible focused on Jesus, and it will have 4 parts. Jesus Context Fruitfulness Flourishing 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.He leads me beside still waters.3 He restores my soul.He leads me in paths of righteousness for …
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Understanding the Bible Contextually
Four ways of understanding the BiblePart 2, Context This year, I want to learn how to study the Bible focused on Jesus, and it will have 4 parts. Jesus Context Fruitfulness Flourishing 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.He leads me beside still waters.3 He restores my soul.He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's …
Deepening Faith: Jesus and Biblical Insights
Four ways of understanding the BiblePart 1 - Jesus This year, I want to learn how to study the Bible focused on Jesus, and it will have 4 parts. Jesus Context Fruitfulness Flourishing 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.He leads me beside still waters.3 He restores my soul.He leads me in paths of righteousness for …
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Explore Four Approaches to Understanding the Bible
Four ways of reading the Bible - Advent 2025 I'm a logical person, and I wholeheartedly believe that while logic is a great starting point, it’s just the beginning of the journey to truly hearing God's word through scripture. There are exciting ways to gain a deeper understanding, and I’m thrilled to share my experiences …
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A Christian autistic or an autistic Christian?
Am I a Christian autistic or an autistic Christian? My blog has two main topics: Christianity and autism. I sometimes relate my autism to the Bible because my thinking is different. When I come up with ideas and connections or focus on something, my thoughts often differ from those of non-autistic people, especially when it …
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The Transformative Teachings of Jesus in John’s Gospel
Everything Becomes New Who is Jesus? part 52 - John 4:46-54 My wife and I have been happily married for over 44 years. While our lives have changed a bit, we still have our circle of friends, and our lifestyle has remained mostly the same. Until we had children. Then going out together felt like …
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Understanding Jesus’ Teachings Beyond Miracles
The Elephant in the Room Who is Jesus? part 51 - John 4:46-51 Some things are often left unspoken. I was taught that politics and religion are not topics for discussion. However, avoiding political conversations has led to political ignorance, support for extremist views, and an increase in fear of foreigners. Ignorance of Jesus' teachings …
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The Song of Solomon: Unpacking Its Sensual Imagery
A Maturing Relationship - Song of Songs 6:4-8:4 The Song of Solomon, Part 5 More erotic poetry, and more inuedo. Twice in this long reading (be warned, it's a big one), the man looks at the body of his wife and delights in what he sees. Another warning, a strange one for a Christian blog …
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Making an ass of myself 