We live in a world filled with distractions that can significantly influence our spiritual growth and obedience if we are not careful. Continue Reading …
Resources by Topic: Bible Reading & Memorization
If you've grown dull in your approach to the Almighty, today you can begin cultivating a fresh hunger for Him! Continue Reading …
I get up early and enjoy a quiet coffee morning because I miss God. Something in me wants to be with my Maker. Continue Reading …
Picture Times Square on New Years Eve, except this crowd was gathered to hear a book read rather than to watch a ball drop. Continue Reading …
March 29 is a special anniversary for me, and I never want to go back to the way it was before. Continue Reading …
Is Scripture memory to you just another thing to do? What if you learned it is one of the greatest weapons with which to battle discouragement or depression? Continue Reading …
After The Gospel Coalition Women's Conference I was asked what I would recommend to conference attendees for further reading. Here's what I suggested. Continue Reading …
A question that puts things into perspective is: Have you brushed your teeth today? Continue Reading …
In a world of noise, come away to a quiet place to whet your appetite for Christ and His Word. Continue Reading …
Daily time with the Lord can happen, even if you must duck and cover under your apron. Continue Reading …
Being “women of the Word” begins with a heart that receives God's Word with eagerness. Do you desire to hear what God wants to tell you? Continue Reading …
Have you noticed how some people cringe when they hear the word “doctrine?” Continue Reading …
I have an early morning date and every time I remind myself that “Tomorrow is the day!” excited tingles hint of the thrill it will bring. Continue Reading …
I remember it well--the day the Holy Spirit showed me how out of whack my spiritual priorities were. Continue Reading …
I kept telling my kids to hang in there because God is going to speak. Trouble is, He speaks in chapter 38. So we had to get through 35 chapters of dialogue! Continue Reading …
We run to friends, Bible teachers, and even church to hear the voice of the Lord, but did you know He is available to you each and everyday? Continue Reading …
How many of you are ready for a peace retreat? You don’t have to head off to a cabin in the woods or rent a private hotel suite for this escape. Continue Reading …
Carrie felt like a failure for years because of her Bible-reading record. But not anymore. Learn what made all the difference. Continue Reading …
I'd struggle with starts and stops through the rest of the year--not to mention the weight of guilt for not "measuring up" as a Christian! Continue Reading …
It would be easier to read the book about frogs, but you’d only end up with secondhand knowledge. You’d never have a personal encounter with a frog. Continue Reading …
For years, I was the "queen of bad" at hiding God's Word in my heart. I had great intentions and periodically even managed to memorize a verse or two. . . Continue Reading …
Think of your mind as a dry sponge, and devise a plan for absorbing as much of the Word as it will hold! Continue Reading …
Although my dad has been with the Lord since 1979, the image of him on his knees before the Lord is indelibly etched on my mind and in my heart. Continue Reading …
I’ll be honest with you—I failed in prioritizing time with Jesus the first few days of this month. And I struggled intensely with guilt as a result. Continue Reading …
What makes it worth making the effort to get up earlier in the morning, to find time in an already hectic schedule, and to prioritize a daily quiet time with God? Continue Reading …
Consistent time in the Word with your kids? Could that ever be a reality? Let this example encourage your family. Continue Reading …
When your "quiet times" with the Lord are interrupted, be encouraged by remembering that God's invitation for knowing Him is so much broader than a time slot. Continue Reading …
In addition to Big Macs and French fries, we have grown accustomed to ready-made, pre-packaged Christianity. Continue Reading …
It is easy to grow disheartened when studying Scripture becomes difficult. But it is the merciful means by which God reveals His mysterious character . . . Continue Reading …
I'm giving a shout-out to diligent students of the Word. I have a critical announcement to make: You need something more than a thorough knowledge of Scripture! Continue Reading …