Linda Lyle
Linda Lyle is a writer, teacher, knitter, and unintentional collector of cats. She has written articles for the Alabama Baptist, Open Windows, Refresh, as well as multiple novels and novellas. Her newest book, 5-Minute Prayer Plan for When Life Is Overwhelming, is set to release in October. She spins yarns on her blog The End of My Yarn at lindalyle.com.
Contributing Writer
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Why Has the Hymn 'The Holly and the Ivy' Lasted So Long?
Why has “The Holly and the Ivy” lasted so long? Let's look at what we know about its history and lyrics.Friday, November 1, 2024
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Why Does the Bible Use the Dove as a Symbol of the Holy Spirit?
What makes the dove a fitting symbol for the Holy Spirit? Let’s see what the Bible has to say.Thursday, October 31, 2024
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How to Pray Effective Prayers According to the Bible
If we want our prayers to have power, then we need to know the conditions for effective prayer. So, let’s look at a few of the many examples in scripture.Friday, October 4, 2024
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How Did Queen Athalia Become One of the Bible's Most Notorious Rulers?
What would you be willing to do to fulfill your ambitions? Queen Athalia was willing to do anything, which led her down a dark road and landed her a spot on the list of the Bible’s most notorious...Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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What Does Sola Fide Tell Us about Grace and Salvation?
What is sola fide? What does it mean to the modern Christian?Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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How Did the Protestant Reformation Phrase Sola Gratia Change Christianity?
What does a sixteenth-century phrase like sola gratia have to do with modern Christians? More than you would think.Friday, July 19, 2024
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What Did Jesus Mean that He Was the Stone the Builders Rejected?
When Jesus said he was the stone the builders rejected, he was connecting himself to the past and communicating something that future generations could learn from. So what did he mean?Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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Is Chi Rho Really a Christian Symbol?
What is Chi Ro? How can we use it to share our faith with others? We need to know its meaning and history first.Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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What Does Jesus Mean When He Says “I am the Way the Truth and the Life” in the Bible?
When Jesus told the disciples, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” he was giving them what we all need when we’re lost: a fixed point by which to navigate. How does that same compass helps...Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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How Do We Define Someone Who Shows Wisdom?
What is the definition of wisdom, and can we know who is wise? With a little wisdom of our own, I think it is possible to know what wisdom is and recognize it in others. But how?Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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What Defines the Sneaky Sin of Vanity?
What is vanity, and how do we avoid it? The Bible is a good place to start.Monday, May 6, 2024
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What Is the National Day of Prayer?
God Bless America! How many times have you heard that phrase? Historically speaking, God has blessed America, but has America been a blessing to God? You don’t have to look around very far to see...Thursday, May 2, 2024
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What Is the Meaning of INRI on Jesus' Cross?
What does INRI mean, and how does it apply to modern Christians? Surprisingly, it says something important that still changes our lives today.Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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What Should You Know about What Bible Catholics Use?
Many people may not realize the Catholic Bible contains a group of books not included in the Protestant Bible. What’s the difference? Why do we need to know the difference?Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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What Is the Bible's Definition of Vanity?
What does the Bible have to say about vanity? Does its definition fit the way we think about vanity today?Monday, January 1, 2024
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What Can We Learn from Julian of Norwich Today?
Just what can we learn today from the life of Julian of Norwich?Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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What Is Quiet Time?
While peace and quiet calms us physically, we also need quiet time with God to restore us spiritually.Monday, July 31, 2023