Come Alive

I asked God, "Could it be this simple?" And God said, "YES, it's just that simple." After a lifetime of organized, legalistic religion, I desperately needed to get to know God personally. But how could I get the false teachings out of my mind? I tried reading books, but things only got worse. I was so lost, and that scared me. But God kept telling me to "just" read His WORD. Although we are all familiar with the Bible and its verses, stories, and teachings; I realize now that knowing these things; although important; is not the key to the supernatural Power of God's Word. The actual Power lies in something Only God can give through His WORD. God's Word IS alive and can change anyone willing to read and study it daily. God only needs our willingness to trust and have faith in Him; to accomplish great blessed things in our lives. It's time for all of us to wake up and put on the WORD in every part of our lives by reading and equipping ourselves with a greater understanding. We are now entering a "fullness of time," and God needs us to take the Power He intended for us to have and rule the earth. The WORD is our power. When we speak it, things change! Learn everything in The WORD as if your life depends on it; BECAUSE IT DOES! This book is the beginning of my “Come Alive” Series. I hope it will inspire you to dig deeper into the Power of God's WORD.

“Come Alive: Conversations with Scripture” is a guide through the books of the Bible, providing cultural context and insights that bridge the gap between the world of the Bible and our world today. Each book includes a daily reading, a daily insight and a daily reading prompt that will help you reflect on the text and build the skills to read the Bible for yourself with more confidence and understanding. Discover a new and unexpected way to engage with Scripture and experience the Bible not as a distant, confusing document, but as a living, breathing conversation between God and humanity that continues to speak into our ever-changing world. “The Old Testament book of Proverbs”, a timeless collection of timely wisdom, nourishes us with advice and wisdom, and when we allow it to do so, rids us of the crisis management mentality once and for all. It substitutes something better: crisis prevention.

“Come Alive: Conversations with Scripture” is a guide through the books of the Bible, providing cultural context and insights that bridge the gap between the world of the Bible and our world today. Each book includes a daily reading, a daily insight, and a daily reading prompt that will help you reflect on the text and build the skills to read the Bible for yourself with more confidence and understanding. Discover a new and unexpected way to engage with Scripture and experience the Bible not as a distant, confusing document, but as a living, breathing conversation between God and humanity that continues to speak into our ever-changing world. Matthew Matthew betrayed his own people for money-then was called and transformed by Jesus. This Jewish tax collector, who worked for the oppressor Romans, gives a detailed account of the life of Jesus through the lens of Jewish history and prophecy. More than any other Gospel writer, Matthew documents the actual words of Jesus and connects everything Jesus said and did to the promises about the Messiah. Through this interactive guide through the book of Matthew, you will gain a new appreciation for both Matthew's literary genius and how he invites you into the unfolding story of God and humanity.