Rewire Your Brain
Think of the many transitions in life that you’ve experienced. Many of my own stories initially caused me tears – until I looked at them from a different angle. One painful transition for me was also a transition…
Former Enemies Worship Together: The Ethiopian and Eritrean Fellowship Church
Even though the countries of Ethiopia and Eritrea were at war with each for years, one of Open Bible’s newest ethnic church plants is comprised of people from both countries….
We Need Both the Spirit and Scripture
As a student in Bible college and seminary I was given tools for “rightly handling the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15, ESV). Bible study methods and the art of…
Baptism FAQs
This is an extension of Gary Khan’s article, “Come On In, the Water’s Fine!” Why should I be baptized? Because Jesus commands it. Jesus tells us in Matthew 28:19-20 that…
Come on In, the Water’s Fine!
I must admit that I have a somewhat warped sense of humor, so it should come as no surprise that two of my favorite movies to watch are O Brother,…
My Journey to God
My father left our family when I was a young boy, and my mother remarried shortly after. I was an angry lad, mad about something nearly every day – for…
Passing of Lola Brown
On November 25, 2019, surrounded by family, Lola Brown made one last move of many she had made serving the Lord, this time to her eternal home. This was a…
Mi Primera Navidad Real
¡Era la hora de Noel! Eso significaba que algunas monjas u otras personas agradables podrían venir a nuestra escuela y repartir caramelos. Esta temporada siempre me emocionó porque los dulces…
Do You Believe in Santa?
My mom told me she didn’t think I ever believed in Santa Claus. I distinctly remember as a small child tugging at her coat, asking her why there were two…
Footprints in the Snow
Growing up in Iowa, I remember winters with snow days, snow forts, and snowball fights! So much snow! Now winter consists of snow shovels, ice melt, and windshield scrapers. The…