Follow me through my normal morning routine, including how I delight in God’s Word through Bible reading, meditation, and prayer.
Follow me through my normal morning routine, including how I delight in God’s Word through Bible reading, meditation, and prayer.
Simple skills to help you understand and apply any passage of Scripture.
Encouragement to help you overcome intimidation and draw closer to Jesus.
A peek into my own time in God's Word as I apply these simple tools.
God’s Word is for more than information—it’s for transformation. Find out how our response to Bible study leads to God-glorifying change.
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.
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.
Do you read the Bible only because you “should”? Or do you avoid it altogether? This may renew your motivation to study 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!
Did you know that God is easier to please than people? The Bible makes it clear. We can start with these six ways to please God.
“Do not kill them, or my people will forget; Scatter them by Your power and bring them down, Lord, our shield” (Psalm 59:11 NASB).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Psalm 37:4 says God gives you the desires of your heart when you delight yourself in the Lord. How do we do that in practical ways? What does this verse mean?
Psalm 29 is the perfect background music by which to worship our masterful Creator and majestic King, reminding us of His sovereignty and the power of His Word.
When we need directions, we look at a map or signs. But how does God guide us? According to Psalm 32:8, He guides us with His eye upon us. Let’s dig deeper.
I used to dutifully have daily devotions so I could check the box on my Bible reading plan. But my time in God’s Word lacked delight. The Gospel changed that.
I wore my devotional diligence as a badge of honor, but it was actually a Pharisaical robe. When I learned what true righteousness looks like, things changed.
An unexpected opportunity revealed that my devotion to Christ lacked a crucial component. This served as the catalyst for a lifelong Bible study journey.
Is your Bible reading delightful, or is it a duty or drudgery? There’s value in a Bible reading plan that spans the whole Bible, but giving it up helped me.
It’s actually possible for you to spend time in God’s Word consistently over the busy holiday season. These 15 tips & ideas can be adapted to fit your needs.
What does the Bible say about complaining? This quick mini Bible study looks at both Old and New Testament passages about grumbling and complaining, including causes and consequences of complaining.
I quit studying the Bible. I’ve done it many times over the past 40 years. On purpose and for good reason. I highly recommend it. Here are 3 reasons why.
I don’t like a cluttered inbox any more than you do. Four times a year, I send out a personal letter filled with fresh encouragement, new study tools, and a peek into what I’m learning in the Word.
I’d love to stay in touch and grow in God’s Word with you.
