Several years ago, I started paying attention to the testimonies of believers from around the world. As I read story after story, I’ve noticed that the way they engage with the Bible is often very different from how I engage: There are no highlighters, no coffee mugs, and no devotionals or notebooks. But many of … Read more
Dozens of options. I scrolled down the page wondering “how in the world am I supposed to choose one?” It was the first week of January and I was looking for a new Bible reading plan. I wanted something different from what I used for the past couple of years. And someone recommended I check … Read more
Darkness invites me to linger under the blankets and the alarm calls me to get up, make coffee, and open my Bible. My alarm eventually wins. Minutes later I find myself cradling a mug of caffeine in one hand and a Bible in my lap. Even though I don’t always love listening to my alarm, … Read more
The hardest verse I’ve memorized is Colossians 3:9. I only tackled it because I wanted to memorize the entire book of Colossians. I enjoyed memorizing the first two chapters. However, when I got to chapter three, verse nine, everything in me wanted to quit. Colossians 3:9-10 says, “Do not lie to one another, since you … Read more
We don’t have to settle with spending hours in God’s word without reaping any harvest. God has promised that His word is fruitful, abundant, life-giving, and leads us to JESUS! As Christians, we have the right and the privilege to ask the Author to explain and guide us through His word. We have His very Spirit living within us, ready and willing to turn His word into a well of living water in our lives.
So next time you open your Bible, ask. Ask Jesus for understanding and a love of scripture. Then expectantly look for His goodness on every page.
As we continue to practice social distancing or remain in self-isolation, many of you have extra free time on your hands. I’ve heard many of you express a desire to use this opportunity to seek Jesus in a deeper more intentional way. Even if you don’t have extra time on your hands, trials tend to … Read more
Every generation faces its own unique challenges in their Christian life. And it’s easy to use our unique challenges as excuses for complacency rather than using them as opportunities for growth. Undeniably, one of the most important aspects of the Christian life is the Word of God. Reading God’s word is how we get to … Read more
With the start of January, it seems like everyone is picking up a new Bible reading plan or resolution for daily devotional habits. I’m one of you. Last week I started an intense plan to read through the Bible in 6 months. But along with our Bible reading resolutions, I see people picking up a … Read more
Today I’m so excited to interview Courtney Peetz! Courtney was one of my first blog subscribers and has been a tremendous encouragement to me in this whole blogging journey. About a year ago, I heard how Courtney read the entire Bible in 6 months and was encouraging others to do the same. I love what … Read more
According to a recent survey, Millennials (those of us born between 1984 and 2002) have experienced a greater decline in Bible reading over the last several years than other people groups. We read the Bible less today than we did a few years ago. At the same time, over fifty percent of Millennials say they aren’t content with the time they spend reading the Bible. They want to invest more energy pouring over the scripture than they currently do. With so many of us wanting to increase out time in the Word but experiencing the opposite, it’s easy to feel discouraged. For the 55% of us who have a desire to invest more time in God’s word here are four practical ways to keep reading even when you feel like you’re failing.