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: 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.
How to Avoid Spiritual Eye Strain With Multi-Focal Lenses
Reading the Bible with a singular focus causes spiritual eye strain. Here’s how to see the Bible through multi-focal lenses and experience greater benefits.
How the Gospel Infuses Our Dutiful Devotions With Delight
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 Became a Bible-Reading-Routine Pharisee & How to Avoid My Mistake
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.
The True Story of How God Convinced Me to Study the Bible
An unexpected opportunity revealed that my devotion to Christ lacked a crucial component. This served as the catalyst for a lifelong Bible study journey.
Giving Up My Bible Reading Plan Helped Me Delight in God’s Word
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.
15 Ways to Stay in God’s Word During the Busy Holiday Season
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 it mean to wield the Word for God’s glory?
“Wield the Word” has a double meaning. Words are powerful tools or weapons. Using them comes with risks and rewards. How do we live and write for God’s glory?
Reader Q&A: What should I do if I can’t focus & it seems God’s Word isn’t sinking in?
A Wield The Word reader asked about difficulty focusing, being overwhelmed, and the feeling that God’s Word isn’t sinking in. Here’s my response.