Author: Jurica Sinko

Have you ever finished your day and felt a little guilty? The thought pops into your head. I didn’t read my Bible today. Or maybe you did read it. But you wonder if it was enough. This question of how long should I read the Bible per day is so common. It causes a lot of stress for many Christians. But I want to tell you something important. The answer might surprise you. There is no magic number. The Bible never says you must read for 15, 30, or 60 minutes. The real goal is not about checking a box.…

Have you ever opened your Bible, ready to connect with God, but felt lost? You read the words. You know they are important. Yet, they seem to stay on the page. It can feel a little lonely. I have been there many times. My Bible study felt flat for years. The spark was missing. Then, a friend showed me how to highlight Bible pages with color. It changed everything. This simple act transformed my study time. It turned passive reading into active engagement. It was no longer just about reading God’s Word. It became about seeing it in a new…

Have you ever felt a nudge to lead? Maybe it was a quiet whisper. A thought that you could do more. You want to help others grow in their faith. But a big question stops you. How do you lead a Bible study? It feels like a huge task. You might feel unqualified. You might feel scared. I understand that feeling completely. I have been there. The good news is God does not call the qualified. He qualifies the called. Learning how to lead a Bible study is a journey. It is a process of trusting God. It is about…

Have you ever closed your Bible and felt nothing? You read the words. You know they are important. But they feel distant. Like a story about someone else, from a long time ago. What if you could change that? What if the Bible could become a living conversation? This is how to journal the Bible. It’s a method that truly changed my life. And I believe it can change yours too. This isn’t about fancy art or perfect handwriting. It’s about a real connection with God. It’s about hearing His voice in your daily life. Let’s explore this simple, powerful…

Did you know that over 80% of American households own a Bible? Yet, a much smaller number of people actually read it regularly. For years, my own Bible was one of them. It sat on my nightstand, looking important and collecting dust. It felt like a giant, intimidating book filled with ancient rules and stories I couldn’t connect with. I wanted to understand it. I truly did. But I had no idea where to even start. If that sounds like you, take a deep breath. You are in the right place. This guide is for you. We’re going to break…

Have you ever felt a pull to read the Bible? It’s a feeling many of us get. A desire to connect with God’s Word. But then you walk into a bookstore. Or you search online. Suddenly, you see dozens of options. NIV, ESV, NLT, KJV, CSB. It can feel overwhelming. You might just close the browser and walk away. I have been there. I remember that feeling of confusion. You just want to read the Bible. You don’t want to take a college course on ancient manuscripts. So, what Bible should I read as a beginner? That is the exact…

Have you ever looked at a Bible sitting on a shelf? It’s a thick book. It can feel intimidating. I remember my first time truly wanting to read it. I had no idea where to begin. Do I start at page one? Do I flip to a random spot? This article answers a big question: What book of the Bible should I read? My goal is to give you a clear path. A starting point for your own journey. This isn’t about rules. It is about finding a connection. God wants to speak to you through His word. Let’s find…

Have you ever picked up the Bible, full of excitement, and said, “This year, I’m reading the whole thing”? I have. I remember starting right at Genesis 1:1. It was amazing. Creation, Noah, Abraham. I was flying through it. Then I hit Leviticus. Suddenly, my grand plan came to a screeching halt. All the rules and laws felt like hitting a brick wall. My journey ended before it really began. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. So many of us have been there. It raises the big question: what order should I read the Bible to actually understand…

The Bible is a big book. It can feel overwhelming. I remember looking at its size and thinking, “Where do I even start?” This is a very common feeling. So many people want to connect with God’s word. But they are not sure how to begin. If you are asking, “Where should a woman start reading the Bible?” you are in the right place. The answer is simpler than you think. You do not have to start at the very beginning. In fact, you probably should not. The best place to begin is with the story of Jesus. His life…

Have you ever picked up a Bible? It can feel huge. It’s thick. The pages are thin. You might open it to a random page. Then you see a long list of names. Or maybe some confusing laws. It is easy to feel lost. It is easy to just close the book. I have been there. Many people have. So, where should I start reading the Bible? That is the big question. And it is a great one. You do not have to feel overwhelmed. There is a simple path. This guide will give you that path. It is a…

That big book on the shelf can feel like a mountain, can’t it? It has thousands of pages. The text is often small. And you’ve heard it’s one of the most important books ever written. The pressure to just get it “right” can be immense. So, you might be asking, where is a good place to start reading the Bible? The answer might surprise you. It is not page one. Starting the Bible can feel like visiting a new country without a map. You know there are amazing things to see. But you have no idea which road to take.…

Have you ever felt a Bible verse change your heart? It’s a powerful feeling. You find a passage that speaks directly to you. It brings comfort. It gives you strength. You want to share this feeling with everyone. But when you try, something gets lost. The quote doesn’t have the same impact. It feels flat. Why does this happen? Learning how to quote Bible Verses is more than an academic skill. It is a spiritual practice. It connects us deeper to the Word. It also helps us share God’s truth effectively. I spent years feeling like I was missing something.…

I still remember my first theology paper. My arguments felt strong. My research was solid. But then I looked at my footnotes. I had a problem. How do you cite the Bible? It isn’t like any other book. It doesn’t have one author. It doesn’t have a publication date. I felt completely stuck. That experience taught me a valuable lesson. Knowing how to cite the Bible Chicago style is a key skill. It shows respect for the Word. It also shows academic professionalism. This guide will help you master this skill. We will walk through every step. You will learn…

Have you ever paused while writing an email? Or maybe a blog post? You type the word “bible” and a little doubt creeps in. Should that ‘b’ be a big ‘B’? I’ve been there. In fact, I remember asking my pastor about it years ago. He smiled and said the answer is both simple and surprisingly deep. It’s a question of respect. Not just for grammar, but for the Word itself. So, do you capitalize Bible? The short answer is yes. You almost always capitalize it. But there is a shocking exception. A time when using a lowercase ‘b’ is…

Have you ever felt a powerful urge to share a Bible verse? Maybe in a text to a friend. Or in a note to someone who is hurting. You know the verse holds power. You feel God’s truth in it. But then you pause. A simple question stops you. How do you write a Bible verse correctly? I’ve been there. I remember writing a paper in college. I wanted to share a verse from Psalms. It felt so right. But my professor’s red ink told me another story. My formatting was all wrong. It was a humbling moment. It taught…

Have you ever paused while typing an email? Or maybe while writing a paper for school? You find yourself staring at one little word. You wonder if you got it right. For me, that word has sometimes been “Bible.” It seems simple. Yet, getting it right matters. Is the Bible capitalized? The short answer is yes. It absolutely is. But the story behind that rule is important. It goes beyond just grammar. It touches on respect, identity, and meaning. As someone who holds the Word of God dear, this is more than a technicality. It’s a reflection of what the…

Have you ever opened your Bible to the Song of Solomon? If you have, you might have been a little surprised. Maybe even confused. The pages are filled with passionate poetry. They describe deep love and longing between a man and a woman. It feels very different from other books in the Bible. This often leads to a huge question. So, why is Song of Solomon in the Bible? It’s a question many believers have asked. The book doesn’t mention God’s law. It doesn’t talk about the covenant. It doesn’t even say the name “God” (except for one possible mention…

Have you ever heard someone claim that Martin Luther, the great Reformer, took a pen and just slashed entire books out of the Bible? It’s a shocking thought. For those of us who cherish God’s Word, the idea that a man, even a famous one, could just remove parts of it is deeply unsettling. I remember the first time I heard it; I was in a Bible study, and the question hung in the air, making everyone a little uncomfortable. The question, Did Martin Luther remove books from the Bible?, deserves a real, honest answer. The short answer is no.…

Have you ever opened an old Bible and found books you didn’t recognize? I remember that feeling. It was a beautiful, leather-bound Catholic Bible on my grandmother’s shelf. I flipped past Malachi, expecting to see Matthew. Instead, I found myself in a different world of books. One of them was called Sirach. It made me ask a question that many people wonder about: What is Sirach in the Bible? The answer is more complex and fascinating than you might think. It is a story of history, faith, and debate that continues to this day. This journey is not about shaking…

Have you ever opened a Catholic Bible and discovered books you’d never seen before? It can feel a little surprising. You flip past Malachi, expecting to see Matthew, but instead, you find books like Tobit, Judith, and Sirach. This discovery often leads to a burning question for many Christians: Why is Sirach not in the Bible I grew up with? It’s a fantastic question. In fact, it touches the very heart of our faith’s history. This isn’t a story about a secret conspiracy or a lost, hidden truth in the sensational sense. Instead, it’s a fascinating journey through language, tradition,…

Let’s get straight to the heart of your question. The Book of Eli was never in the Bible. Therefore, it could not have been removed. This is the simple and direct truth. You might be surprised to hear that. Many people wonder about this. “The Book of Eli” is actually the title of a popular movie from 2010. It is not an ancient book of scripture. The film tells a powerful story about faith. It shows the importance of the Bible in a dark world. This common confusion is completely understandable. The movie’s title sounds like it could be a…

Have you ever held a book that a king wanted to destroy? It sounds like something from a movie. But it is a true story. This story is about a special Bible. It was called the Geneva Bible. Many people loved this book. They read it in their homes. They carried it across oceans. Yet, a powerful king grew to hate it. This brings us to the big question: Why was the Geneva Bible banned? The answer might surprise you. It was not banned because of the scripture itself. It was suppressed because of notes written in the margins. These…

I remember the first time I saw a Book of Mormon. It was in a hotel nightstand, tucked in the drawer right next to the familiar Gideons Bible. They looked similar on the surface—thin pages, dark cover, a sense of importance. But I knew they weren’t the same. I flipped open the Book of Mormon and the first thing I saw was the “First Book of Nephi.” It got me thinking, if this is also considered scripture by millions of people, why have I never seen it before? If it tells a story about people from ancient Jerusalem, why isn’t…

I remember the first time I actually tried to read the Bible. Not just the snippets you hear at church or in movies, but really read it. I was maybe twenty-five, full of New Year’s resolution energy, and I thought, “How hard can it be?” I started with Genesis, which was great—all epic stories and drama. But then I hit Leviticus. Suddenly, it was all rules about sacrifices and skin diseases. My grand plan to read the whole thing in a year fizzled out somewhere in the desert with Moses. My biggest question wasn’t about the rules; it was more…

For most of my life, the Bible was just a heavy book on a hotel nightstand or something my grandma quoted from. It felt ancient, impenetrable, and honestly, a little irrelevant. It seemed like a collection of fairy tales, a list of arbitrary rules, and stories so old they couldn’t possibly have anything to do with my life. I had a thousand questions, but they all boiled down to one big one: What is the truth about the Bible? Is it a historically accurate document, a book of myths, or something else entirely? I’m not a pastor or a scholar.…