From the Editorial TeamIt's summer, and Sarah scans her backyard to count chairs. Her local BSF class has ended for the season, but Sarah is still hungry for God's Word. In the years leading up to this moment, Sarah had seen God do incredible things. "It has been...
Bringing the Light of Christ to Dark PlacesFrom the Editorial TeamMaggie Delaporte lay on a hospital bed, surrounded by doctors and nurses. Another surgery. Another fight. Four years ago, she had faced this battle and won. After grueling treatments and surgeries, her...
Trusting God in a Broken WorldGuest ContributorAs her words tumbled out at my dining table, tears welled up in my eyes. My dear friend opened up about the suffering she endured at the hands of someone she trusted. I don’t need to go into the details of her painful...
Trusting God's Presence & Purposes in TrialsFrom the Editorial TeamDriving toward her home in Altadena, California, Jihyun Oh struggled to see through the early-morning darkness. Less than 12 hours before, Jihyun had evacuated the area as news of wildfires reached...
How to look for God's guidance in every situationFrom the Editorial TeamWhether we face a life-altering decision or are simply making everyday choices, we long to discern God’s wisdom. Proverbs 16:9 tells us, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord...
3 WAYS REVELATION CAN HELPFrom the Editorial TeamKaren McNary served in BSF Leadership for over 18 years spanning a time of cultural and political division in the United States. “I remember thinking that it was strange to be told the same thing by friends in different...
EMBRACING YOUR ROLE AS A WITNESS FOR THE GOSPELFrom the Editorial TeamFor 30 years, Tad Brockway navigated the intricacies of a quickly growing tech industry. From an entry level software engineer to a corporate vice president for Microsoft, Tad experienced the...
Guest ContributorBible Study Fellowship exists because we believe that reading and studying the Bible can be a life-changing experience. This is because God’s Word is “alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword…it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the...
Discover hope today and assurance for eternityBSF Communications ManagerMy husband’s career as a football coach has taken us across the country and back. Whether we moved to the desert of southern Utah, or to the bluegrass of Kentucky, I have loved leading Bible study...
Why this Family Recommends Revelation: The Hope for All AgesGuest ContributorDuring a routine trip to the pediatrician, my six-year-old was working on her BSF lesson. Walking in, the doctor asked, “What are you working on?” “My Bible study,” answered my daughter...
Living for Jesus in Everyday LifeGuest ContributorI live in downtown Philadelphia, and when the Phillies won the World Series in 2008, the celebration was unlike anything I've ever experienced. Tens of thousands of people spilled into the streets late at night to...
Two things we learn about true discipleship BSF Director of Global Cultural EngagementWhat does it mean to be a disciple? There were many people who followed Jesus. John tells us that great crowds of people were always at Jesus’s heels. The more Jesus performed...
Three steps to get started Guest ContributorI recently came across a social media post that read: “You are called to be the salt of the earth. Not the salt of the church.” The words hit home. I find that I am at my “saltiest” within a church setting. If I were to...
Four tips when motivation is lowBSF Content Development DirectorWe speak of our great God as absolutely sovereign, the Lord of heaven and earth. But that raises some perplexing questions. For example, does God choose us? Or do we choose to follow God? Some of the most...
What Feeding the 5,000 reveals about Jesus's prioritiesGuest ContributorThe fame of Jesus was spreading like wildfire. No one had performed wondrous miracles like this man (John 6:2), and no one had spoken with authority like this teacher (Mark 1:22). People...
Three beliefs that hold you back from sharing your faithBSF Administrative AssistantIf I’m being completely honest, I have never liked evangelism. Just the idea makes my palms sweat and my stomach knot. The pressure and vulnerability of sharing my faith makes me wish...
An invitation to BSF can change a life for eternityI was the last person you would expect to say “yes” to a BSF invitation. In my early 20s, I had little Bible knowledge and had never done a Bible study. I did not believe in Jesus, and I was working long hours in a...
Joining a Bible study group can be intimidating. You may be wondering: Will we have anything in common? Is this a safe place to share openly? How are we going to get along? These are great and natural questions. To begin, remember that our sovereign, all-knowing, and...
What is the “right way” to read the Bible? We all want to interpret Scripture correctly, but it can be difficult to know where to start. It seems everyone has their own opinion of what matters most. While some emphasize the historical context, others rely on church...
Moving Beyond "I'm Sorry"Embracing Repentance that Leads to Spiritual GrowthBy Debbie Young — Study Content Specialist As a young Christian, I constantly strived for perfection. My Sunday school perfect attendance pins and avoiding “the big sins” shaped my definition...