Psalms for the Election Season Anyone else feel strained and stressed about the election season? This year has felt extremely hard on my heart as we go through another long election season. Two parties, two ends of the spectrum, and it all feels so divisive. Out there on the internet everyone is talking about this side or that side. Then we have those who are talking about not taking sides….to vote or not to vote? My husband and I sit…
The Benefits of Doing Bible Study Together The snacks were laid out. My living room was clean. I picked up the last few toys that were scattered by the front door. I noticed the crumbs left over from dinner on the table. Rushing to the kitchen, I grabbed the washcloth and wiped them up. The doorbell rang and I jumped. “Time for Bible study!” I called out to my children and husband. They began to make their way to the…
How Jesus Comforts Us with His Compassion The text message punched me in the gut. I stood there, the tears pouring down my cheeks as I held the grief of someone I knew in my hands. Tragedy. Unknowable pain. Grief and loss filled the air around me. I immediately called my husband, “You’ll never believe what I just heard!” Those messages stay with us. Those moments in time when we hear of another’s pain and heartache are etched into our…
Why Do We Study the Life of Christ? For a long time, I’ve done a variety of Bible reading plans. In fact, I have several free reading plans I’ve shared as well. From topical to books of the Bible, reading the Bible with a plan is always better. Recently I have been drawn to reading the four gospels. I’ve also been doing more than reading, I’ve been studying as well. You might ask yourself, “why do we study the life…