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  1. Hey! I just followed you on FB and liked you on Twitter. Now I am checking out your new page!

  2. It would be nice to hear about the different study tools people are finding helpful. How they use them and when and what study tools people have found very effective in thier personal walk through God’s word.

    How do we like to study? By chapter, by topic, by word. Which methods seemed to help you the most?

    How do you determine what to study each day?

    What avenue of study yielded the greatest harvest in your life?

    How would you advise new believers to study?

    Do you get daily verses through email or other study programs?
    Which ones do you think are best?

    Do you read non-biblical resources in your study? Which ones have you found outstanding?

    Where would you like to improve in your study life?

    I think communicating about these sorts of things would be very helpful for all of us. For instance in my study I embarked on a more eastern rather than western thinking study path and the word took on a richness and depth that were invaluable to me. Seeing God’s word from a more Jewish perspective and in that culture gave me such a blessing. Listening to RVL Ray Vander Laan / That The World May Know and In The Dust Of His Feet studies was a HUGE blessing. It didn’t change my walk it gave it so much more depth. Are there resources you’ve found like that? I, for one, would love to hear about them and how they affected you.

    Anyway, just a thought. Be blessed all and thank you BLB for your wonderful site.

  3. There’s another thing that’s been on my mind. I’ve been thinking alot about my daily witness to others for Christ. As a library clerk I have alot of people come to me looking for biblical study resources but here lately those requests have deminished some what. When it happens it gives me such a wonderful opportunity to hear about how others love the Lord and seek Him. They always have insightful comments but those are folks who come to me. I was thinking of ways I might simply mention God at least once per day to someone.

    I’d done something similar a few years ago when I decided two things. #1 I was going to start saying God bless you, rather than just bless you when someone sneezed. It seems so simple but it yielded wonderful results. #2 At the same time I decided whenever anyone talked to me about their struggles I would say, I’ll pray for you about that. Now that one yeilded amazing results. People I did not know would mention a bad day or a sick relative just in passing and I would say, I’ll pray for them, what’s their name? More often than not I’d see this look come over them. A profound expression of gratitude or relief. An acknowledgement of the fact that there was something heavenly that God could do and the results of taking that simple action opened a door for me and I grew closer to people as a result.

    I want to do more of that in my life. I want to speak one or two sentences as often as possible that bring God to mind in my daily life. Not witnessing per say, just reminding people throughout my day that God is present in our daily lives in every way. I’d love to hear from you all if you’ve done this or have suggestions of things that you do. Sometimes it just seems to me that the only mention the world makes of God is to tell the other guy to go to h*ll. (Sorry, I just had to throw that in but it’s true.) I do all of the things I’ve mentioned alot but I’d like to do them more. (not of course the last one 🙂 )

    I thought about putting those wonderful cards you get at bible book stores into books but we don’t have a bible book store near me. What do you all do? Any suggestions?

    • Whether or not blogging is detrimental to high church and scholars has been the subject of debate on other websites. What discussion occurs at this site would be included in the low church category by authorities and scholars.

      This BLB discussion site is visited by the cities, towns and villages similar to what Paul and Barnabas encountered. Here the word of God is openly discussed and studied. This blogging inspects the Word Of God in addition to the focus of local church and doctrine of denominations. In this manner participants and viewers consider why they believe rather than told what they believe. References to other sources are shared.

      It is critical to acknowledge the excellent presentations Chris through BLB provide. Not only are the distilled pearls of preachers and authors opened to the world, tools that are superior aides to study are included. The Word of God has never been so accessible to whosoever will than right now, right here.

      This forum is specific to a small collection of people apart from the world however. It is commanded by our Savior Jesus to spread, to share His Gospel in this world. There are websites of challenge to unbelief whose preachers exercise impressive patience to win the lost. The other interactive media are opportunities to share the Good News. Video does not seem to be as functional as one might esteem the potential. Perhaps the obstacle is the world wide application and familiarity of video by the populace weaned with this medium. Personality does seem to overwhelm the intended message in video.

      Rom 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

      • Mat 15:21-28 HNV, Mar 7:24-30 HNV, Luk 16:21 HNV

        “Put the cookies on the bottom shelf where the kiddies can get to them.” –Dr. J. Vernon McGee.

        A tongue in cheek retort of the “High Church” crowd by McGee, ya gotta love it!

        J.

  4. Tess, I like your action plan. Being intentional about sharing your faith will bring fruit. Often times when people ask me to pray for their situation or circumstance instead of saying I will, I say, “Let’s pray now”. This handles the business on the spot (only if appropriate of course)and removes the likely chance that I will forget to pray later.

    The other thing I like to do is pray silently for others as I see them or as Holy Spirit brings them to mind. This opens many doors and also engages in spiritual warfare concerning people. Trust me, believers or not, people can tell if you’re praying for them or harboring untoward thoughts their way. And they usually respond accordingly.

    In terms of BLB bringing resources to the finger tips, it’s amazing. But I have to confess, in my men’s bible study, there are only two of us out of 10 or so men who actually flip actual paper pages. Everyone else has the bible on their phone or I-pad, or some other electronic device. I often prefer to read & study the bible and word study books and dictionaries, even though wonderful resources like BLB have it all readily available. I guess I’m old school and “I love books”. ( Did I mention, I love books?) I will mention the unspoken pressure to conform to ” the latest” and the sense to belong and be like my brothers is sometimes daunting. I come home from BS and tell my wife, ” Honey, i want a new phone with BLB access” LOL

  5. To pray with someone on the spot is a fantastic idea Breaux. Thank you for suggesting it. It opens you and that person up to God immediately and I’m sure will give them an instant help for what they are going through and connect them with the Savior. The more I consider it the more wonderful an idea it is.

    I love books too. Unfortunately I have VERY bad eyesight and find that I have to hold books up to my face to read. It’s very discouraging because I love to read. I cannot use cell phones because I can’t see them. But holding my bible and opening it in prayer gives me such comfort.

    If Paul’s thorn was related to his eyesight I can relate.

    Thank you so much for the suggestion of praying at the moment. God bless you! 🙂

    In Him,
    Tess