A Bible Reading Plan Designed for You

2017 is coming fast! If you are like me, you struggle with reading your Bible. I sometimes just want to read Scritpure (which is different than studying). But where do I start? About ten years ago I had a trusted friend share with me her secret Bible reading plan. I’ve been using it ever since. It is my go-to if I don’t have a ton of time to study God’s word for 15-20 minutes. I love the idea of NOT having…

When You Need a Little Hope This Season

Today I’m struggling to find HOPE this season. I couldn’t figure out what has made this Christmas a little more sad than normal. Until I began to see pictures of my friends with their grandparents, I knew. I knew it was her.  I miss her. My sweet grandmother, only gone for 6 years, but it feels like eternity. Her death still affects me today. I long to just sit in her living room, walk into her kitchen, or wrap my arms…

How to Find a Restful Christmas (And Life)

Does Christmas season feel so rushed you can’t catch your breath? Do you feel hurried and stressed from the blessings surrounding you? The dreariness of this time of year doesn’t come close to the emptiness in my soul sometimes. Many people are struggling this time of year. And the cold, lack of snow, and just the grays and browns have me feeling all of the anxiety and none of the anticipation. How do I find a rest-filled Christmas? Simply come….

3 Ways to Study the Bible

Do you struggle with how to study the Bible? Sometimes we have a hard time knowing where to start. We know we should, but where do we start? The Bible is a big book, and some books are easier to read than others. Sometimes we feel like we’ve read a lot of the same passages, so we want to move to something different. It is hard to know how to develop a HABIT of Bible study, but it is still…