Resources
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Bible Study
Accordance Bible Software
Accordance Bible Software is what I primarily use to study the Bible in the original languages. Its search functionality and its vast library of commentaries, dictionaries, and more provide me with the tools I need to prepare sermons as well as personal and family Bible study.
BiblePlaces.com
BiblePlaces.com provides a comprehensive pictorial library of the Bible lands, including Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Greece. With over 17,500 high-resolution photographs available with helpful organization and instruction, students and teachers of the Bible will gain a better understanding of God’s words and works.
Grace to You
Grace to You features the expository teaching of the late Dr. John MacArthur.
Books
See the list of books I have read, am reading, and plan to read.
Churches
Liberty Bible Church, Williamstown, Kentucky, USA
Liberty Bible Church is a new church that delights in loving God and loving others. We are committed to the ministry of the Word of God through authentic relationships, so all would mature in Jesus Christ for the glory of God.
Grace Community Church of the Valley, Sun Valley, California, USA
Grace Community Church is the church my wife and attended while attending The Master’s College (now The Master’s University). The late Dr. John MacArthur pastored this church for 55 years and expository sermons can be heard through their broadcast ministry Grace to You.
Education
The Master’s University, Santa Clarita, California, USA
The Master’s University provided my wife and me with a tremendous Christian undergraduate education, especially with its Israel Bible Extension program.
Christian Counseling and Education Foundation
The Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF) seeks “to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church.” They offer courses, books, booklets, and more to help the church minister the Word of God to the issues of life.
Liberty Classroom
Liberty Classroom provides multiple courses on history, economics, literature, philosophy, logic, and more. Taught by multiple teachers, these video-based courses are also available to download for offline listening.
ProtonMail
Keep your email secure with ProtonMail. Send encrypted email using private servers in Switzerland through the web interface, or use mobile apps for iOS and Android. Start with a free account and upgrade for additional features.
Mailchimp
Keep in contact with your followers using Mailchimp. Create emails, landing pages, Facebook and Instagram ads, and other online channels to get your message to those who would benefit from it.
Health Care
Samaritan Ministries
Samaritan Ministries is a health-care cost sharing program for Christians which our family has participated in since 2012. We have been very pleased with sharing in others’ medical needs, and in receiving their help on several occasions.
Podcasts
Bible and Theology Matters
“The Bible and Theology Matters Podcast is a conversation with Bible scholars and expositors about all things Bible and Theology, including issues of Bible interpretation, theological topics, hermeneutical principles, Bible backgrounds and customs, Biblical ethics and worldview, apologetics, archaeology, and much more!”
The Bible Sojourner
Dr. Peter Goeman hosts this podcast to teach biblical doctrine, answer key questions, and explore interesting facets related to Scripture and our daily living.
Just Thinking
Darrell Harrison and Virgil Walker host this podcast to apply “biblical truth to social, cultural, political, and theological issues in our world.”
Trench Talk
Trench Talk from Practical Shepherding produces occasional podcasts on pastoral ministry concerns. Brian Croft hosts the show with featured guests to answer questions, and explore issues like preaching, church membership, mentoring, leadership development, life and death, and more.
The Ramsey Show
Dave Ramsey hosts a live call-in radio show each weekday and shares all three hours on this podcast. Hear debt-free screams, budgeting tips, education and career advice, occasional rants, stories of outrageous generosity, and more.
The Shepherd’s Study
Shepherds Theological Seminary produces this podcast “where pastoral wisdom meets scholarly insight. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of theology and its practical application in ministry. As a podcast of Shepherds Theological Seminary, we offer a unique blend of academic insights and real-world pastoral experience. Discover fresh perspectives, theological foundations, and practical tools to equip you to shepherd God's people.”
SoundWords
This podcast comes from Indian Hills Community Church in Lincoln, Nebraska: “Sound Words helps Christians love and live out God's Word. By discussing topics on the Bible, theology, and Christian living we desire to help people grow in their walk with Jesus Christ.”
Truth in Love
The Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) publishes this weekly podcast on a variety of issues related to progressive sanctification and the sufficiency of Scripture to address the problems of life.
Productivity
Dropbox: File Management and Backup
Dropbox provides file backup and synchronization service across devices. A web interface allows you to access your files even from another device, and secure links allow you to share files with others.
Lastpass: Password Management
Lastpass saves your encrypted passwords in an online vault. Just keep track of your one master password, and Lastpass remembers the rest. Extensions for browsers and apps for mobile devices allows you to take your vault wherever you are.
Website
Web Hosting Service: Bluehost
Bluehost is a web-hosting service powering over two million websites across the world, including this one. They offer free domain registration, easy WordPress installation, and many custom tools to set up email accounts and other features for your personal or business website.
Elegant Themes
Elegant Themes provides WordPress themes with visual drag and drop editing and tremendous customization. I use the Divi 3.0 theme for this site.
Pretty Links WordPress Plugin
Pretty Links lets you create customized, real-language, short links to pages you want to link to. It also provides tracking services to show you how many times a link has been used.
Yoast SEO WordPress Plugin
Yoast provides free and premium WordPress plugins to help you with search engine optimization (SEO).
Securing Your WordPress Site
Read about steps you can follow to secure your WordPress site.