Love God

Love God

The Pharisees were continually trying to catch Jesus in a trap. Jesus had captured the people’s attention through His ministry, and the Pharisees saw it as a threat to their influence. In Matthew 22, they ask a loaded question in an attempt to trip Him up. They...
You Are Loved

You Are Loved

It’s February, a month where we celebrate love. But love is a much more meaningful word than how we see it portrayed in books or on our TVs. It is such a powerful word, in fact, that in Biblical Greek, the language of the New Testament, there were three...
Is There a God?

Is There a God?

Where Did We Come From? The culture around us is growing more and more distant from God. Society primarily sees faith as archaic and not relevant to our lives. While living among this mindset, it can be challenging to hold onto faith in God. In this world that seems...
Can I Trust the Bible?

Can I Trust the Bible?

Making Sense of Life We live in a confusing, crazy world, and everyone tells us that there is no manual for life. But what if that wasn’t true? What if there was a manual for life? The Bible is the Word of God, which He inspired the biblical authors to write....
How Can I Have Faith?

How Can I Have Faith?

Faith in Hard Times One look at the news will show you that we live in a world where we need to have faith more than ever before. In a world that’s spiraling more out of control by the day, faith offers us stability and peace. Through it, we can find joy in life...
Is it OK to Have Doubts?

Is it OK to Have Doubts?

Doubt is Normal We may have feelings of guilt and shame when we experience doubt in our spiritual journey. Rest assured that these feelings are entirely normal and that it happens to the strongest people of faith! We are merely human, after all, and we are bound to...
Grace and Mercy

Grace and Mercy

I am an avid bookworm–a lover of words. While I am great at completing Bible studies, I am not so great at reading Scripture. I deeply enjoy learning about Christ, about His character and heart for His children, but often I try to satisfy this desire by studying books...
How Do I Get the Most Out of My Bible?

How Do I Get the Most Out of My Bible?

Develop a Healthy Habit of Bible Reading The Bible has many layers. Rushing through our Bible reading to complete it only leaves us missing critical insight. It’s essential that we develop healthy Bible reading habits that will help us slow down and truly...
Why Do I Struggle to Read My Bible?

Why Do I Struggle to Read My Bible?

Many barriers discourage us from being steadfast in our daily Bible reading. The Bible can be intimidating and seem foreign to us as we begin to read. God’s Word is incredibly unique and unlike anything else we have ever encountered. It takes time and patience to build up the skills necessary to read the Bible more easily. The first step is understanding the barriers between the Bible and us.

What if I Don’t Want to Read My Bible?

What if I Don’t Want to Read My Bible?

Let’s be honest: reading the Bible is challenging! It’s an entirely different experience than opening up any other book you have ever read. Sometimes we get discouraged in sticking to our Bible reading plan. We approach it with an earnest desire but stumble along the way. That’s normal and happens to us all!