You Don’t Have to Read the Bible
Reading the Bible solely because we know we should rarely leads to the kind of soul-satisfying delight we long for. In this post, I share the one truth that led me to consistent, guilt-free Bible reading.
Reading the Bible solely because we know we should rarely leads to the kind of soul-satisfying delight we long for. In this post, I share the one truth that led me to consistent, guilt-free Bible reading.
When you’re walking through a trial, Jeremiah 29:11 is often offered as a quick comfort—but what happens when life keeps falling apart? Join me in the “Study With Me” series as we put historical context into practice. Discover what God’s message to the exiles in Babylon reveals about His unchanging character, His sovereign plans, and how to find steady hope in Christ when suffering persists.
Zooming in too closely on single Bible verses can actually make God’s message harder to understand. Discover a simple, transformative shift to help you see the beautiful big picture.
Can we actually find delight in Leviticus? Understanding the Bible’s storyline uncovers God’s heart and makes all of Scripture relevant to you.
I was so embarrassed after I admitted I was pleased with my writing. It felt like pride. But what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong? What does the Bible tell us about pride in our work?
We feel vulnerable when we share our words. But the one thing we fear most—critique—could be the very thing God designed to make our work marvelous.
What happens when the message no longer changes the messenger? A reflection on the most important—and most overlooked—discipline in a writer’s spiritual life.
Does the wealth of Bible translations feel like a barrier to your study? Learn why we have so many translations and how to choose the best version to help you study the Bible with confidence and delight.
What if “I don’t know” isn’t a failure of faith, but the beginning of it? Our daughter’s question tested my faith and freed me from the unbearable weight of needing all the answers.
Effective Bible study is far better than following a rigid formula; it involves slowing down enough to see what’s on the page and responding to the Person behind the words. Look over my shoulder as I study a Bible passage in real time—moving beyond the “recipe” to show you exactly what a relational, deep-dive into Scripture looks like.
What do you do when God calls you to write, but it seems you don’t have the time?
Whether you have five minutes or an hour, discover how to understand the Bible with these simple, accessible ways to study God’s Word. If you’re ready to move from intimidation to delight, jump in and discover how to dig deeper with confidence.