All Blog Posts Tagged 'new' (6)

Interested in learning about all the new Bible studies available to support the Book of Faith Initiative? Why not join us for a webinar! Two sessions will be held Tuesday, August 4 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (all Central time). Webinars are a great way to learn about new resources, view sample content, and ask questions. Visit the Augsburg Fortress webinar schedule to register! Continue

Chatting has been added to the Book of Faith Social Network! You will notice that it appears in the bottom right of the screen. If you're connected, you should see the words "Book of Faith" followed by the number of people online, along with a green dot next to the icon of a person. If you are not interested in chatting and would like to appear offline, click the green dot and you will make yourself disappear from the chat box (the dot will then be red). You will also see the words "Book of Fa… Continue

Augsburg Fortress will be offering several new Bible studies this summer--all designed to support the Book of Faith Initiative! Curious to find out more? Join us at a FREE webinar and find out about all the new ways to open Scripture and join the conversation! Webinars will be offered during the following dates and times. Click the links below, or check out the Augsburg Fortress webinar schedule to sign up!… Continue

Grab a Bible or web-bible (try bible.crosswalk.com) and read all of Psalm 107 in a single sitting (it's too long to paste here). Now, how do you feel about God? My thoughts (for what they're worth). In verse 12 "he used suffering to humble them"... was he the efficient cause or just taking advantage of the situation caused by their sinfulness. Either way, the outcome was good, but it's still hard to swallow a God that causes suffering whether it's true or not. Later verses, like 33-35 clarify… Continue

We've started a new category in our Conversations area--'Other Resources for Bible Study'. Here, you can recommend or share your thoughts on resources not developed by the initiative that you have found particularly helpful in your own personal or communal study of the Bible. There is so much great stuff out there; we're excited to hear what you have to share! Click here to start or join a conver… Continue

On this eve of the New Year, are any of you kicking off Bible reading or Bible study programs or initiatives in your local congregations? Happy New Year! Continue