Believer’s Tip of the Week

Every week I will email you a free tip on how to live a productive Christian life.

The tips are short, to the point, and cover a wide range of subjects.  To sign up for the tip of the week, just click on the link on the right side of this web page.

Find the archives of the Believer’s Tip of the Week below:

Got Bread -- Break It!
James Tollett -- February 17, 2012
God never intended for us to be individual islands unto ourselves.  As you read through the Old Testament, you will find that community was important.  The same is true in the New Testament setting.  Nevertheless, many seem to have forgotten the power of fellowship. read more

Tools of Bible Study—Part 7
James Tollett—February 10, 2012
Last week we explored Strong’s “Main Concordance”.  In this installment, we will work with Strong’s reference number system and dictionaries that are found in his volume.  read more

Tools of Bible Study—Part 6
James Tollett—January 27, 2012
Last week we began our discussion of Strong’s concordance.  In that article, I stressed that the volume was originally developed as a “look-up” tool to help the student of the Bible find a verse for which he/she did not know the reference.  I also said that this volume was not intended to be used to translate the Bible. read more

Tools of Bible Study—Part 5
James Tollett—January 27, 2012
The most popular concordance, without a question is James Strong’s Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.  . . . This volume was originally printed in 1890. It is also one of the most misused tools in Bible Study . . . read more

Tools of Bible Study—Part 4
James Tollett—January 20, 2012
Last week we explored the main section of Young’s Analytical Concordance.  Today we will look at the next two sections: “An Index-Lexicon to the Old Testament” and “An Index-Lexicon to the New Testament”.  A “lexicon” is a dictionary of a dead language. read more

Tools of Bible Study—Part 3
James Tollett—January 13, 2012
When it comes to the study of the Bible, there are many tools you can purchase.  . . .  I want to introduce you to Young’s Analytical Concordance of the Bible. read more

Tools of Bible Study—Part 2
James Tollett—January 6, 2012
Last year, I introduced to you a number of Bible study tools (Tools of Bible Study--Part 1).  For the next few weeks, we will be looking at concordances. read more

The Need for Stewardship
James Tollett – December 29, 2011
From Thanksgiving through Christmas, most of us give and spend more than we normally do.  During that approximately 45-day period, many individuals spend more money than any other time of the year, often without regard to what it costs them. read more

Christmas: A Time To Remember Christ’s Birth
James Tollett – December 23, 2011
We are just a few days away from Christmas.  I am sure you have heard the Christmas carols on the radio, watched the children’s Christmas program at your church, . . . .  But are you actively remembering the reason for this World-wide Holiday—the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. read more

Journaling: Remembering What God Has Done
James Tollett – December 16, 2011
Christmas is a great time for remembering things in the past.  As families get together, they will no doubt talk about the past, about friends, and about relatives.  You may remember . . . read more

Ten Commandments for Christmas
James Tollett – December 9, 2011
In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s Christmas time.  Christmas lights are up.  Radio stations are playing Christmas music.  Stores are having their traditional sales.  . . . how are you fairing on a personal level? read more

Do More Than Just Remember—Do Something!
James Tollett – December 2, 2011
Last week, my wife and I watched one of the “Christmas Carol” movies.  When I watch one of those films, I am often reminded that many of us have become so accustomed to those who are destitute or disenfranchised, that we no longer feel for them.  Or, because we have supported the Salvation Army, our church’s food pantry, or some other social organization, we have done our share.  But have we? read more

Black Friday – It’s Not What You Think!
James Tollett – November 25, 2011
The day after Thanksgiving has come to be known as Black Friday.  It is a time when caution and common sense are thrown out the window. read more

Thanksgiving
James Tollett – November 18, 2011
Our country was founded upon Christian principles.  The first Thanksgiving celebrated in our country was held by the Plymouth colonists (Pilgrims).  During this celebration they gave thanks to the Lord for providing for their needs. read more

Co-Laborers in Christ
James Tollett – November 11, 2011
Have you ever thought about the fact that you need someone else?  Let’s face it: when we are born, we are helpless and we need our parents’ care.  When we went to school, our teachers and coaches helped us.  When we got started in our various careers, others were there to help us.  We need each other, and this is especially true in the Body of Christ. read more

Sharing Your Faith – Part 2
James Tollett – November 4, 2011
Last week I shared with you a four part system for sharing your testimony.  Some of you wrote and asked for a simple way to Biblically share your faith.  The best Biblical presentation, in my estimation, would be the Roman Road.  read more

Sharing Your Faith -- Part 1
James Tollett – October 28, 2011
Over that past five weeks I have shared with you about the importance reading the Bible and how to select a Study Bible.  Last week we introduced the basis tools needed to do a Bible Study.  We will return to that study in a few weeks.  In this article, I want to talk with you about sharing your faith. read more

Tools of Bible Study—Part 1
James Tollett—October 21, 2011
Over that past four weeks, I have shared with you about the importance reading the Bible and how to select a Study Bible.  With today’s tip, I want to introduce to you what I consider to be the basic tools you need to do an effective Bible study.  read more

How to select a study Bible – Part 2
James Tollett – October 14, 2011
Last week we began exploring the topic of selecting a study Bible based on size, weight, cover, and readability.  In this week’s installment, we will explore the various translations that are available. . . . read more 

How to select a study Bible – Part 1
James Tollett – October 7, 2011
Ok, you walk into any Christian bookstore and they have shelf after shelf of study Bibles.  Which one do you pick up?  read more

How to begin a Bible Reading Plan
James Tollett – September 30, 2011
Each year many plan to read the Bible through over a twelve-month period.  How many of us, though, make it . . . read more

The Importance of Reading the Bible Daily
James Tollett – September 23, 2011 (First Believers Tip of the Week)
As believers we know it is important to read the Bible devotional on a daily basis.  In fact, we are all familiar with Paul’s words to Timothy, read more