How to Study the Bible for Beginners – Staying Focused “Focus,” I said to my five-year-old son. Outside the world was green and brown with the forest behind our house. He noticed a squirrel jump onto the ledge of the backyard deck. The window was right in my Kindergartener’s line of sight. “Let’s switch places,” I responded. After gaining his focus, I struggled to keep it. I couldn’t get too mad at my son because I was so similar when…
How to Study the Bible for Beginners – Choosing Where to Read Have you ever asked this question: Where do I read in the Bible today? Today I want to share how to study the Bible for beginners with the NUMBER ONE way you choose where to read. It is super simple and I hope you keep reading to find out what I mean by this! Get a Plan. When we have a plan, SOMEONE else chooses for us! If…
What Does It Mean to Believe the Bible is True Forever? He remembers His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations, Psalm 105:8 Fifteen years ago I made a covenant with my husband to marry, cherish, and love him for the rest of my life. Most days it is easy, but there have been days it has to be a choice and not a feeling. I’m so glad God’s love and word is not like that!…
How the Bible Gives Us Hope I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope. Psalm 130:5 Gently rocking a newborn to sleep one morning I gazed at my coffee cup. It was filled halfway with cold coffee. In the middle of my desk is my prayer journal. With only a few words written at the top and an incomplete sentence I gazed at the unfinished tasks before me. The “to-do” list from yesterday…