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MLK: Education

  Why study?     “We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” Martin Luther King, Jr. The Purpose of Education, 1947 2 Timothy 2:15 (MEV) Study to show yourself approved … Continue reading

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Students, Studies and Prayer

I memorized this verse when I was a college student (back then, it was the King James Version): 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word … Continue reading

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Pray for the Students

I memorized this verse decades ago. 2 Timothy 2:11 (KJ21) Study to show thyself approved unto God. It’s good advice for students of all ages: study, not to get a good grade, or earn a scholarship, or please your parents, … Continue reading

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Get Tools

  Where will you find the best tools? Look to the Bible.   Timothy 2:15 (MEV) Study to show yourself approved by God, a workman who need not be ashamed.    

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Keeping It Too Simple?

  I’m a believer in keeping it simple. But I wonder if we’re doing a disservice to our children by keeping it too simple.   Insta-analysis Snap opinions Tweets from twits* TikToc’s 15 second clock It would be better to … Continue reading

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Study Discipline

  More what? Bible study.     2 Timothy 2:15 (AMP) Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth. Sometimes … Continue reading

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Your Bible Study Grade Card

2 Timothy 2:15 (AKJV) Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Study? God’s Word?   What sort of grade would you get from God for your … Continue reading

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No Approved Shortcuts

2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT) Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.   Study God’s … Continue reading

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Your Best Labor

    How do you feel about Bible study?   Love it! I’m good in a group; solo, not so much I hate anything that involves study God calls us to work hard at Bible study: 2 Timothy 2:15 (ESV) … Continue reading

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Wisdom’s Shortcut

Me:    Lord God, the Bible is a big book. Isn’t there             some shortcut to wisdom–a TED talk, or             Cliff Notes or a Reader’s Digest condensed       … Continue reading

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