Greg Morse | There are many things we can approach casually, but God’s word is not among them. The Maker of worlds and Redeemer of souls deserves far more than flippant attention.

Brian Tabb | What can you do when reading the Bible feels more bewildering than edifying? Pray for illumination. Ask questions for insight. Read books for instruction.

Gerrit Scott Dawson | When you sit down in front of God’s word, does pride pull up a chair too? How we respond when we hear from God reveals much about our hearts.

Greg Morse | If you are growing bored with daily bread, longing for the world’s pleasures, and grumbling against God, beware — that is the path to apostasy.

Scott Hubbard | When you sit down to read God’s word and a hundred distractions flit through your mind, how do you fight for attention?

David Mathis | We will experience few, if any, moments of spontaneous joy with friends if we don’t make a habit of being together. The same is true of our relationship with God in his word.

Marshall Segal | Why don’t we read the Bible more often? Many of us say we’re too busy, but what if the real reasons for our neglect go much deeper than that?

David Mathis | At the 250th anniversary of their nation, American Christians have two reasons to add humility to their gratitude: America’s party spirit and the church’s greater allegiance.

Greg Morse | Too often, we imagine pornography as an individual sin, but the cumulative effects are cosmic. Satan loves to use lust to cripple God’s army.

Greg Morse | No problem is too big for God, but our faith may be too small. Sometimes the biggest barrier to freedom is a prayer that begins “If you can . . .”