By Beth Demme “A.D. You know … after death,” the white-haired man said in a thick British accent, a camera hanging around his neck. “No,” I offered kindly, woefully inept at remaining silent. “A.D. is an abbreviation for anno domini, the year of our Lord. That’s the birth of Jesus.” He wasn’t convinced. “No, I’m sure that A.D. means after …
Maybe You Shouldn’t Try to Read the Bible This Year
By Beth Demme Have you ever decided to read the Bible in a year? How did it go? Did you start at Genesis 1:1 and work your way through to Revelation 22:21? Maybe you’ve intended to read through the Bible in a year but never quite made it. It’s February. Have you already fallen behind in your plan? I have …
Christmas Bible Trivia
By Beth Demme Since it’s the Christmas party season and you might find yourself at an adult party wearing your pajamas and playing Christmas Bible Trivia (hey—it happened to me!), I’m here to help you prepare. Here are some Christmas Bible Trivia questions with answers that might surprise you. 1. Does the New Testament begin with Christmas? 2. Was Jesus …
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Get your FREE download today and set a Bible reading goal you will actually accomplish. It’s easy! Summer is over. School has started nearly everywhere. My church, and probably yours too, has launched the new Sunday School/Discipleship year. We have new classes and Bible studies starting this week and next. That makes this the perfect time to ask yourself: Why? Why study the …