Monthly Archives: September 2008

2008-08-29 - David Watson - Dinosaurs

 
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Dinosaurs

By David Watson

Benchley, August 29, 2008

[This is a recording of a Bible class instead of a sermon as usual.  Sorry, no notes or outline available.]

Dropbox

Today a fantastically useful new piece of software came out of private beta.  It’s called Dropbox and creates a shared folder on your computer.  Anything you put in the folder can be accessed over the web or from another computer running the software.  It’s very quick and easy and does not require both computers to be online at the same time to share files.  There’s a little demo video on the front page of the site that shows how it works here.  Check it out!

2008-08-24 - Marshall Taylor - Reading Your Bible Daily

 
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Reading Your Bible Daily
By Marshall Taylor
Benchley, August 24, 2008

  • Why is this habit important?
    • James 1:21 - God’s word has the power to help save our souls.
    • Romans 15:4 - Because of the power of God’s word to comfort us.
    • Because we are creatures of time and habit.
      • James 4:14 - We are creatures of time subject to the limitations of time that are put on us.
      • We are creatures of habit whether good or bad.
  • How do we make it a habit?
    • By making it a positive addiction.
      • It will help you maintain the practice of reading your Bible.
      • If you miss a few days it will make you yearn for the word.
      • How do we make it a positive addiction?
        • By making the experience a pleasurable one.
        • Look forward to it as a pleasurable experience instead of something you have to do.
    • How do we avoid burning out?
      • Start slow!
      • Set attainable goals.
    • How should we study?
      • Start each session with a prayer. Psalms 119:18
      • Read slowly and carefully.
      • Make use of study aids.
      • Discuss what you have read with others.
      • Read with the intention of doing. James 1:22-24
      • End each session with a prayer. Psalms 119:10-11