Do It Anyway Just last month I wrote this in my journal: “I don’t feel like reading my Bible this morning. Nor do I feel like praying…Feelings overwhelm me at this moment. Feelings of justified anger. Frustration. Weariness with how we are being treated. I’m so tired of not having support.” Maybe you’ve thought about similar things in your life. Like what in the world is God doing and how can I move past those feelings? Can I let you…
Let’s Read the Bible – Judges The book of Judges reads like a circle. It begins with Israel committing idolatry, and worshiping other gods. Then God allows some sort of sorrow to plague the people. Sometimes He would cause neighboring armies to come in and raid. Other times there would be famines (which meant no rain or food). After suffering, the Israelites cry out to God. It says in Judges 2:18 that “The Lord was moved to pity by their…
Let’s Read the Bible: Philippians Do you want to learn how to study Philippians? Watch this video and download the brand-new Bible Reading and Study Guide for Philippians! Get the Bible Reading and Study Guide for Philippians here. This guide is designed to save you time and allow you to do more than just read the Bible – but understand and apply it to your life! I’ve spent hours researching, reading commentaries, and yes, looking over the entire book of…
5 Ways to Use a Bible Journal As long as I can remember I’ve had a journal next to my Bible. Thinking back, I realized I only started using one about ten years ago. Although I’ve done pre-written and guided Bible studies most of my life since high school, I didn’t start using a journal until I became serious about my Bible reading. More than just reading the words on a page like a novel or self-help book, I wanted…