Have you ever heard a little one say to her mama, "But you said!"? I used to think of God as a parent like me. I never liked it when my kids used the phrase "But you said..." because I didn't think they understood my words. It usually meant there was an exception to what I said and they didn't appreciate that. Or it meant the child had an attitude and was looking for a way to get what she … [Read more...] about Praying the Promises Bible Reading Plan and Journal
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Simple Bible Study Guide for Any Passage
Bible Reading Obstacles I want to read the Bible, but I'm struggling. Please help! Sometimes reading the Bible is tough for us. Why? Well, all kinds of reasons. We digest a huge amount of content these days, so training ourselves to focus can be challenging. Or maybe the language of the Bible version we are reading requires more time and energy to understand than our spoken language. There … [Read more...] about Simple Bible Study Guide for Any Passage
Bible Verses for When You Feel Like Giving Up
Ever feel like you just can't go another step? I've been there. Today is one of those days when I needed to savor my go-to list of Bible verses for when you feel like giving up. Recently I've been especially hard on myself and I've thought, "Why am I going through these feelings again? I should know better by now. I've walked this journey before. I guess I didn't learn the lesson last time." … [Read more...] about Bible Verses for When You Feel Like Giving Up
75 Bible Verses to Help Manage Grief
Life is hard. My heart is aching today for many reasons. If you've lost a loved one, then you know that life is never the same afterwards. One of the difficulties in losing my precious Taylor girl after 22 years of fighting MPS is that there is no finish line for the grieving process on this earth. I met with a wise friend last week who used the phrase, "We're managing grief." Grief never … [Read more...] about 75 Bible Verses to Help Manage Grief
The Light Bible Reading Challenge Week 2 Summary
Hey there and welcome to the Light Bible reading challenge week 2 summary! If this is your first time here, then each month I host a Bible reading plan and journal challenge for our community. Each week I post a summary of the previous week of verses, so this post is just that. I pray that each day you spend quiet time with God and His Word, you are embracing the light it gives and learning how to … [Read more...] about The Light Bible Reading Challenge Week 2 Summary
The Light Bible Reading Challenge Week 1 Summary
Hey there and welcome to the Light Bible reading challenge week 1 summary! If this is your first time here, then each month I host a Bible reading plan and journal challenge for our community. Each week I post a summary of the previous week of verses, so this post is just that. I pray that each day you spend quiet time with God and His Word, you are embracing the light it gives and learning how to … [Read more...] about The Light Bible Reading Challenge Week 1 Summary
With Thanks Bible Reading Challenge Week 4 Summary
Here we are, Friends! Wrapping up the With Thanks Bible reading challenge week 4 summary! I hope the month of November was a wonderful month of reading for you. If this is your first time here, I want to extend a special welcome. Each month I host a Bible reading challenge and each week, our community glances back at the previous week of reading. This particular post is the final reading summary … [Read more...] about With Thanks Bible Reading Challenge Week 4 Summary
With Thanks Bible Reading Challenge Week 3 Summary
Welcome to the With Thanks Bible reading challenge week 3 summary! I’m so glad you are here. If this is your first time, then welcome! Each month I host a monthly Bible reading challenge to be used for your individual quiet time with God. Together our community follows the Bible reading plan and journals. Each week I post a summary of the previous week’s Scriptures so we can review and retain … [Read more...] about With Thanks Bible Reading Challenge Week 3 Summary