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How does the Old Testament Law relate to the Christ-follower today? In this article, Cody responds to several questions related to issues such as Sabbathing, Kosher food, and even eating blood.

It's amazing to think of how Jesus, who was perfect, was so willing to suffer for our sakes. He not only suffered to be an example for us, but took on all the sins and sufferings of the entire world.

The following is a reading plan that I developed for some newer disciples / followers of Jesus to help them get a good picture of what is going on in Scripture from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22. Our English Bibles do not follow a clear chronological order (particularly in the Old Testament), so many people who read the Bible straight through aren't able to, say, summarize the Biblical narrative as a whole. This is a bit of a problem as I believe that a developing healthy understanding of the Bible's story (and my/your place in it) is an essential component of discipleship.

This is a religious poem written by Alexis Sullivan. In this poem the author expresses the desire to remain with Christ forever. It is simply a declaration to never let Him go.

This is a religious monologue written by Alexis Sullivan. In this monologue God is speaking and He asks His children to return to Him.

Let's wander off the beaten path a little bit today, shall we? I want to talk about art. Everyone likes art, right? But what is art? I think that's a really great question that can lead us to some wonderful places of discovery.

They say that breaking up is hard to do. And it doesn't help when you are stinkin' coward. What's much harder is loving well. Would love for you to share your experiences with us all on this one.

Have you ever had to "define the relationship"? Ah, yes, the dreaded DTR. No one likes it, but let's face it, sometimes you just gotta do it. I invite you to read about my experience and then share your own.

If Jesus came to fulfill the Law, not to cancel it, does it not mean we are still under the Law?

The 10 Commandments, Sabbath days and feast, lambs and oxen, the cleansing of mildew . . . what does this all have to do with the Christian today? Are we merely New Testament people who consult the Old only for Bible trivia purposes?

Some people believe it's possible to be without sin while on this earth, but the truth is, we must fight against our own sinful nature every single day.

Every year (well, I did it last year anyway), I take time to provide you folks with a list of the five best books I read during the previous year.

It's high time you began a disciplined approach to reading Scripture, don't you think? Here is a review of the ESV Daily Reading Bible and three ideas for how you can move through the Scripture in a systematic and helpful way.

Here's a moving poem about fear and hope. I really liked it and want to know what you think.

This is a religious poem written by Alexis Sullivan. In this poem God has taken a look around and seen the despair and desolation flooding the world and begs his Children to take action and spread His Word.

This is a religious poem written by Alexis Sullivan. In this poem God speaks and asks his children to dwell with him in his Secret Place.