There are few things more fundamental to the practical faith life than a Bible reading plan. Reading plans aren’t required. We can easily read through the Bible in whatever way and at whatever speed works for us. But for many of us, a Bible reading plan provides the structure and accountability to keep us coming … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will earn a small commission on any purchases made through these links. Read the full disclosure here. For much of this past spring, I spent my time with my nose stuck in various passages of Scripture, studying the stories of women throughout the Bible. Many of the women … Read more
It’s hard for me to do a task if I don’t see a purpose behind it, if I don’t find it meaningful and helpful in some way. I’m a rule follower, and sometimes that means I do something because I know logically it’s the right thing to do. But even then, some of those “right … Read more
It feels a little hard to find steady footing right now. I’m feeling unsettled by uncertainty, and I imagine you are too. As scary as a pandemic is when we don’t really have any answers, the truth is, I’ve felt uncertain and unsteady before. This feeling of taking one step at a time in an … Read more
Reading through the Bible is one goal many Christians add to their list for the new year, and it’s a good one. We talk a lot around here about how faith is about relationship. There is no better way to build relationship with the Lord than to get to know Him through His Word. But … Read more
**Some of the links below are affiliate links*, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Read my full disclosure here.** I’m always ready to try something new when it comes to studying the Bible and spending time in God’s Word. It’s a … Read more
Let me assure you right here and now: marking up your Bible will not mess up your Bible. And today I’d like to share why it matters that you write in your Bible, and a few ways to get your started or expand your marking repertoire.
The Bible can be completely overwhelming. It’s a big book and there is a lot of confusing stuff in there. Reading cover to cover or through the Bible chronologically is one way to tackle it, and there are a ton of plans out there to help with that. But what if there is a particular word, topic, or person you want to study? How do you go about that?That’s what I hope you help you with today.
The Bible was never meant to be overwhelming in a way that causes anxiety. It was never meant to be something we shy away from because there is no possible way we could ever comprehend what’s in those pages. Rather the Bible is an invitation–to know God and be in relationship with him.
Easter and Advent are special times of the year for me. They are two seasons when our hearts want to be in that place of being more focused on Jesus. That’s why I love providing Bible studies and devotional material around this time. I like helping people make space to meet with Jesus, to love … Read more