• Creative Bible Note-Taking Ideas for Beginners (Simple + Meaningful Ways to Start)

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    “I love your Bible! ”  The other day I was sitting in Sunday School and someone approached me and complimented my new Bible. It was a Christmas gift from my husband and it was beautiful. My new Bible has a journaling section in the margins. Here is a link if you are interested. My old Bible was also a journaling Bible. I had received it several years ago and many of the marginal pages were filled with notes, thoughts, praises,…

  • 5 Bible Study Tips When Your Mind Wanders

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    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…

  • 5 Meaningful Ways to Make Your Bible Study More Meaningful 

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    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

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    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…