Jesus is Missing from the Easter Story By Beth Demme One of the reasons I come to you via email, Facebook, or blog each week is to fulfill my personal mission to help people see the Bible as manageable and meaningful. That means there are times when I have the joy (and challenge?) of sharing something with you that you …
What’s In Your Bible? Maybe Your Family History
What’s In Your Bible? Maybe Your Family History By Beth Demme In an ad campaign by Capital One, stars from Jennifer Garner and Alec Baldwin to Samuel L. Jackson have asked, “What’s in your wallet?” I guess they would be pretty disappointed by my wallet. My husband and I decided a long time ago to avoid credit cards as if …
Why I Love The Fall of Humanity
By Beth Demme If you’ve spent any time reading the Bible, you’ve probably noticed there are a lot of ups and downs throughout its sixty-six books. In its ups and downs, the Bible mirrors life. Literally, this mirrors life. A normal heart rhythm is composed of ups and downs, peaks and valleys. Something like this: We’ve probably all seen, either …
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 …
How to Write a Spiritual Autobiography
How to Write a Spiritual Autobiography By Beth Demme A Spiritual Autobiography is the story of your own life and how God has been present in it. It can include your journey in, and out of, organized religion and all things spiritual. Writing your Spiritual Autobiography is an opportunity to identify specific experiences of God and to reflect on how …