A guest post by Anna Moore You’ve just sat down in your spot. Your Bible is open. A fresh cup of coffee warms your hands. Your heart is ready to hear from God’s Word. What about when your mind wanders? You make it a few verses into your reading, and then it happens. Your mind begins running through the day’s to-do list or down another rabbit hole that isn’t related to what you just read. Distractions are everywhere—even in our…
When I first started really studying the Bible I used pre-written Bible studies. I still use them today, but there are times I want to do my own study. I want to let God’s word (not the voice of others) speak to my heart. No matter how you engage with scripture, I would encourage you to try one or all of these 5 Meaningful Ways to Make Your Bible Study More Meaningful the next time you open your Bible! 5…
The Importance of Writing Scripture A few years ago I had surgery on my left wrist. I had a cyst that was causing pain when I played the piano, wrote, or even typed. It was hard to lift things. After having it removed, I struggled to maneuver. It was several weeks before I could play the piano and type. Thankfully I am right handed and could still write. So I did a lot of handwriting during that time. One of…
Why You Should Read a Psalm Everyday I read a psalm everyday. I’ve done it for years and years. Today I want to share a little of my past and why I think you should read a psalm everyday too. The Book of Psalms is one of my favorites, but not until I was a young mom. When I was in college, before marriage and children, I would study God’s word and spend an hour before classes each morning reading,…