Two “Rivers of Life” in the Bible

"Two Rivers of Life in the Bible" with image of a clear, green mountain river surrounded by trees

There are two amazing sections in the Bible that describe a river bringing supernatural Life wherever it goes. The first is in Ezekiel 47, and the second in Revelation 22. I’ve only recently heard it taught that there are hundreds …

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The Light of the Lord Shines in the Darkness

"The Lord my God illumines my darkness" with image of two red lamps shining at night under the eave of a cabin

Psalm 18:28 (in the Amplified Bible*) says: “For You cause my lamp to be lighted and to shine; The Lord my God illumines my darkness.” I love how the Amplified Bible expands on this verse because it expresses how the …

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Water and Its Importance in the Bible

"Water in the Bible" with image of big waterfalls, high rocks and lots of trees

Water is amazing! We can’t live without it. Nothing can live without it. So it shouldn’t surprise us that water is a key theme in the Bible. Personally, I love water! Here in Minnesota we’re surrounded by it. Lakes, rivers, …

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20 of the Best Bible Verses about Nature

"The Natural World in the Bible" with images of a flower, pebbles and a snowy birch tree

Did you know there are hundreds of verses in the Bible that talk about nature or use something in the natural world to teach us a life lesson? If you love nature and the outdoors like I do, it’s pretty …

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Build Christian Community Life in the Outdoors

"Build Christian Community Outside" with image of a group of women standing on shore with canoe paddles and canoes

There’s so much in our Bible about what healthy Christian community looks like. And the outdoors is one of the best places to build it! Community could mean an individual church…THE Church…families…friend groups…roommates…church staff…ministry staff…classmates. There are tons of ways …

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