Bible Study

The Bible is God’s Word to you. Yes, you without a college degree, you with a poor memory, and you with the full plate and the many hats. God loves you, He wants a relationship with you, and He speaks directly to you through His Word.

My desire is to help you overcome intimidation and discouragement over your struggle to read, study, and memorize God’s Word by sharing Bible study tips for beginners and more accessible, practical encouragement and inspiration.

I created these practical Bible tools to help you delight in God’s Word.

Bible Study

The Bible is God’s Word to you. Yes, you without a college degree, you with a poor memory, and you with the full plate and the many hats. God loves you, He wants a relationship with you, and He speaks directly to you through His Word.

My desire is to help you overcome intimidation and discouragement over your struggle to read, study, and memorize God’s Word by sharing Bible study tips for beginners and more accessible, practical encouragement and inspiration.

I created these practical Bible tools to help you delight in God’s Word.

Study the Bible with Me

FREE 9-Day Devotional Series

This email series will guide you through Psalm 91 to discover peace and protection in God’s presence. Each day, you’ll receive a short, thoughtful reflection on Psalm 91, practical Bible study principles, and an opportunity for personal application.

Bible Study Tips for Beginners

Bible study tips for beginners—the importance of context with Jana Carlson holding a Bible

Bible Study Tips for Beginners: The Importance of Context

The 1st in a series of Bible study tips for beginners, learn why context is important and can even be life-changing. Jana Carlson uses 1 John 4:4 as an example.

Bible study tips for beginners How to study the Bible in Context with Jana Carlson

Bible Study Tips for Beginners: How to Study the Bible in Context

The 2nd in a series of Bible study tips for beginners, learn how to study the Bible in context. Jana Carlson shows that if you can read you can study the Bible.

Bible study tips for beginners: Five types of context

Bible Study Tips for Beginners: Five Types of Context

Context is crucial for Bible study success. Learn different types of context in Bible study, why they matter, and how to use them as we dig into God’s Word.

open Bible on a table or desk

How to Understand the Bible: 7 Practical Tips to Help You Study the Bible

Why is the Bible hard to understand? God gave us his Word intending that we would understand it. If you can read, you can understand the Bible with these tips.

A Bible open to Psalm 23 with a cross-reference column

Bible Study Tips for Beginners: How to Use Cross-References in the Bible

What are cross-references? Why bother reading them? How should we read or use cross-references in personal Bible study? Get answers here!

15+ Motivations to Study the Bible When You Don't Feel Like It

15+ Motivations to Study the Bible When You Don’t Feel Like It

Do you read the Bible only because you “should”? Or do you avoid it altogether? This may renew your motivation to study the Bible.

Bible Study Tips for Beginners: How to Do a Word Study

Bible Study Tips for Beginners: How to Do a Word Study

Intimidated by word studies? This simple guide shows you how easy and enriching a basic word study can be—even for beginners to Bible study.

Bible Study Tips for Beginners: How to Read the Whole Bible as God's Good News

Bible Study Tips for Beginners: How to Read the Whole Bible as God’s Good News

Do you ever wonder why God included a specific book or passage in the Bible? Try viewing the message of the Bible as a complete story.

Stay tuned for more to come!

Free Bible Study Resources

Mini Bible Study

Need motivation to stay consistent in Bible study? Discover the benefits of God’s Word so you genuinely desire more of it.

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Bible Study Prayer Bookmark

Tuck this bookmark with 5 Scripture-inspired prayers into your Bible to remind you to rely on the Lord in your study of His Word.

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Gospel Connections

Did you know that every book of the Bible fits into God’s story of redemption? The gospel connection helps us understand Scripture.

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Bible Reading Plan Library

These 12 free downloads can help you read the Bible consistently and confidently. They include short daily Scripture readings and a simple guide to help you go deeper.

Bible Reading Plan Library

These 12 free downloads can help you read the Bible consistently and confidently. They include short daily Scripture readings and a simple guide to help you go deeper.

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