|
— Be sure to take advantage of weekly Bible Gateway Deals. Click to browse exclusive discounts on the best Christian books, Bibles, studies, and more! —
The South—the “Bible Belt” of America—still has the most Bible-minded cities in the USA, according to research by Barna Group in partnership with American Bible Society. All of the cities in the top 10—where at least 46% of the population qualifies as Bible-minded—are southern cities. Ranking first on this year's list is Birmingham, AL. Read more from Barna Group.
The term "Bible-minded" might be variously defined depending on who you ask. Does it mean thinking about the Bible a lot? Believing that the Bible is God’s Word? Believing that the Bible is scientifically and/or historically accurate? Something else? Here's what Bible Gateway discovered when it did its own calculations. Read more from Bible Gateway.
Influential Christian author and speaker Elisabeth Elliot, 88, died June 15. Among her many bestselling books is Through Gates of Splendor, recounting how her first husband, Jim, was killed during their short-lived but legendary missionary work among unreached tribes in eastern Ecuador in the 1950s. A memorial service was held June 23, in the A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel at Gordon College. Watch the service.
⇨ See more Bible-related stories in this week's Bible News Roundup.
In his latest Bible lesson on Bible Gateway Blog, pastor and author Mel Lawrenz says, "The main principle of reading Scripture for a lifetime of spiritual growth is: just read it. Don’t spend too much time looking for the “just right” study Bible, or other helps. Don’t neglect reading Scripture because you're in a period when you're having a hard time understanding it. And don’t slow down because you haven't found a plan that's right for you." If you want to understand the Bible better, read this installment of his series on our Blog and encourage your friends and followers to receive it by email.
The role spiritual faith plays in today’s world is complex and far-reaching. Becoming aware of different faiths and how they motivate adherents broadens our perspective and ability to pray intelligently. Bible Gateway interviewed Corrie Mitchell, editor-in-chief of OnFaith. Read this interview.
One way to understand the New Testament and its world is to enter into that world and begin to think as the people living then thought. To get a grasp of that, Bible Gateway interviewed Dr. Ben Witherington about his book, Invitation to the New Testament: First Things (Oxford University Press, 2012). Read this interview.
Sheri Rose is a woman who can relate to almost any woman’s battle. This former Mrs. United States grew up in a dysfunctional home and was severely overweight as a teen. As a young woman, she battled depression and an eating disorder, along with Dyslexia. She understands the pain that comes from a broken home and she knows what it means to fight for freedom from your past. Watch her weekly scriptural love letter video devotions "Chocolate For Your Soul" and encourage your friends and followers to receive her devotionals by email.
From the very first verse of Scripture, God reveals himself as the Creator; an Artist. Everything within the universe is a magnificent element of the Great Artist’s masterpiece. As works of art created in God’s own image, people are endowed with the ability to create as well. We can choose to join the Master Artist by being artists ourselves. Read the rest of this article, one of 12 practices explained in our Scripture Engagement section.
Use these items every day and let them do the talking for you to show your friends how much you appreciate and use Bible Gateway:
- Canvas Carryall Briefcase
- Protective iPhone Case
- Aluminum Water Bottle
- Lightweight Flip-Top Water Bottle
- Stainless Steel Travel Mug
- Aluminum Bookmark.
See all the variety in the Bible Gateway Store.
If you use Twitter or Facebook, be sure to stay connected with us by following @BibleGateway and @BibleGatewayApp, and by liking our Facebook page. Be sure to tell your family, friends, and social media followers to follow us as well. And if your church is on Twitter and Facebook, remind them to connect with us, too. Thank you!
Reading the Bible in multiple languages and multiple versions is always just a click away online at Bible Gateway and in print from the Bible Gateway Store, where you'll save money while supporting the ministry of Bible Gateway when making a purchase.
|
