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Posted on October 19, 2022October 20, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

My New Testament Reading Plan

Here is a weekly Bible reading plan that I developed to help people read the New Testament and Psalms in six months.

Posted on September 13, 2022September 12, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Book Review: NET Eternity Now New Testament Series Box Set

How blessed we are to have so many different Bibles to turn to for different purposes! Most of us own more than one Bible - we have study Bibles, devotional Bibles, pocket Bibles, large print Bibles, and all in a wide variety of translations. I am almost embarrassed to admit how many Bibles I own!…

Posted on December 28, 2021October 20, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

My Bible Reading Plan for 2022

Here is a weekly Bible reading plan that I developed for my devotional reading.

Posted on October 27, 2021October 26, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Bible Nonets: The Letters of Paul (Romans – Philemon)

As I read through the Bible this year, I am writing a nonet poem for each of its sixty-six books. Here are my nonets for the thirteen canonical letters of Paul.

Posted on October 7, 2021October 5, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

A God Who Can Sympathize With Us: A Reflection on Hebrews 4:14-16

The Letter to the Hebrews reminds us of a simple yet profound idea, that we worship a God who is able to sympathize with us. Here is a reflection on this passage, Hebrews 4:14-16.

Posted on September 30, 2021September 29, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

How Does God Speak to Us? A Reflection on Hebrews 1:1-4

God speaks to us in many and various ways, but one way is more important than any other. Here is a reflection on Hebrews 1:1-4.

Posted on September 28, 2021September 22, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Why Read the Bible?

Why read the Bible? Here are five basic reasons to read the Bible, according to the Bible itself. 

Posted on August 31, 2021August 30, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Bible Nonets: The Gospels and Acts

As I read through the Bible this year, I am writing a nonet poem for each of its sixty-six books. Here are my nonets for the first five books of the New Testament, the four Gospels and Acts of the Apostles.

Posted on August 20, 2021August 30, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Bible Nonets: Job through Song of Solomon

As I read through the Bible this year, I am writing a nonet poem for each of its sixty-six books. Here are my nonets for Job through Song of Solomon.

Posted on August 6, 2021August 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 11 Comments

Bible Nonets: 1 Chronicles through Esther

As I read through the Bible this year, I am writing a nonet poem for each of its sixty-six books. Here are my nonets for 1 Chronicles through Esther.

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