From Russ’s Heart—Why Study the Bible?                                                                        Of all the books that have ever been written, only the Bible contains and reveals the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the blessing for the believer’s. It has been given to us on earth and will be opened in heaven. Learn it’s principles that you might apply it to your life daily. It’s doctrines are holy, it has the most accurate history.It is the Traveler’s Map, The Soldier’s Sword, The Pilot’s              Compass and the Shepherd’s Staff. Read it to be wise, Practice it to be holy, and Believe it to be saved. Don’t just read it, study it. So you can know for yourself how to handle the Word of God. It is the only source that is           divinely inspired by it’s author. There is not one book that can claim what the Bible has the God given right to claim.  All Scripture is given by inspiration of God...  2 Timothy 3:16a   Though many a great books have been written, scripture is what is inspired by God! Hear the words of Paul to Timothy in    2 Tim. 2:15 Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. You study it to accurately comprehend what God is saying. Work at it, so you will be rightly informed and not be ashamed when you have to speak up on God’s behalf. It must be rightly divided, that must also mean some have wrongfully divided the Bible. I have heard it said “read the Bible it will scare the hell out of you”. However, study it to keep hell out and heaven in!  Your response to the Bible you own should be to believe it, honor it, obey it, guard it, fight for it, fight with it, preach it, and study it! On a final note the Bible Honors Mothers. To all the Mothers, God Bless you for allowing God to use you for the miracle of childbirth! Have a blessed Mothers day.