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,…
And he blessed Joseph and said, “The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life long to this day, the angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the boys; and in them let my name be carried on, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.” In Genesis 48 we see Jacob, the…
Let’s read the Bible – Exodus edition and dive into the unfolding story of God’s unfailing love for, deliverance of, and patience with the people of Israel. Learn more about the Let’s Read the Bible series here! Exodus is one of those sweeping dramas that pull us into the narrative, but as the book ends we find it difficult to keep reading. After reading the Ten Commandments in chapter 20, we struggle to keep going. As Moses receives the commandments…