Stop, I Want to Get Off!
We can manifest the same spirit as Jesus did when facing pressure if we’re willing make His number one priority ours as well. Continue Reading
Resources by Topic: Bible Reading & Memorization
Satisfying Our Thirst (Message Listener Guide)
A study outline that will help you get all you can out of Nancy's "Satisfying Our Thirst" conference CD. Continue Reading
Cultivating the Garden of Your Heart
Cultivate the garden of your heart for the One who has chosen you to be His own. Continue Reading
Bible Reading Plans
All of God’s Word is inspired, which is why we can’t overemphasize the importance of a regular reading plan. Pick one that works for you. Continue Reading
25 of Nancy's Favorite Hymns
"Next to reading the Bible, singing—to and about the Lord-has probably produced the greatest encouragement in my Christian walk." Continue Reading
Scripture Memorization: Help to Get You Started
Learn how and why it's so important to memorize Scripture! Continue Reading
Nancy's Recommended Devotional Tools
Don't know where to start when you study your Bible? Get some ideas from Nancy. Continue Reading
Satisfying Our Thirst Answer Key
Answer key for Satisfying Our Thirst (Conference Message Outline). Continue Reading
30-Day Bible Reading Challenge
Take the Bible Reading Challenge to encourage you to dig into the Scripture daily. Continue Reading
Seven Kinds of Prayer to Soak Our Bible ...
Prayers by John Piper to use in preparation to reading the Word. Continue Reading
What's Your Excuse?
"What's your excuse for not reading the Bible consistently?" Let us offer solutions to some of the most legitimate sounding excuses out there. Continue Reading
What's in It for Me?
When you know the purpose of devotions, it helps you to be motivated to stay in the Word. Continue Reading
Write as You Read
One of the greatest ways to help you concentrate and focus is reading the Word with pen in hand. Continue Reading
Systematically Reading the Grand Story
The Bible has a plot, but you can’t get the whole of that story if you just read pieces here and there. Consider reading through it systematically. Continue Reading
A-E-I-O-U Bible Study Method
This simple acrostic will help you remember the basics as you sit down to study Scripture. Continue Reading
How to Study Your Bible
Learn the foundations of Bible study: observation, interpretation, and application. Continue Reading
How to Study Your Bible, Part 2
This in-depth look at inductive Bible study will give you the tools you need to confidently study God’s Word. Continue Reading
Jesus: What a Wonderful Name! (Scripture Recitation)
Verses describing our wonderful Savior—Jesus Christ. 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 …
Can you imagine what it would be like to have just received the New Testament in your own language for the very first time? Continue Reading …
"Wouldn't it be neat if parents taught their children to memorize the book of Proverbs before they left home?" Yeah, I thought . . . for some other parents! 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 …
Stanton put together a “revising committee to make recommendations to women about which parts of the Bible they ought to condemn and ignore. 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 …
On a cursory reading, one might think that Jesus is insulting this woman who came to Him for help. Continue Reading …
What's your Bible study "diet" like? Flavorful, but lacking in real nutrition? Jen Wilkin challenges you to consider the "nutritional value" of your spiritual food. Continue Reading …
You may sit in a church service every Sunday, but a weekly sermon isn't enough teach you the knowledge of Scripture. Continue Reading …
Find out how one leader discovered the powerful benefits of Scripture memorization when it became a priority in women’s ministry. Continue Reading …
When you lack desire to study the Bible, here’s what to do to grow your desire: study the Bible. Continue Reading …
There is simply no substitute for going to the Source. Continue Reading …
Do your New Year’s resolutions include losing weight and spending more time in God’s Word? Those two struggles may well be connected. Continue Reading …
Memorization isn’t something that’s only for “honors class” Christians. Continue Reading …
The Pharisees depended on the Scriptures to avoid admitting their need for Jesus as Savior. Are we doing the same? Continue Reading …
God did not give us His Word as something we can read from a la carte. He intends for us to know it in full. Continue Reading …
Common pitfalls that might be holding you back from consistently growing in your relationship with God. Continue Reading …
As believers, we have exclusive access to the most exhaustive collection of shimmering words in the universe: the very words of God Himself. Continue Reading …
If we don't understand the why of a daily Bible study, we likely won't make it a priority. Continue Reading …
The longer I walk with God, the more I realize how desperately I need the Word of God to perform the work of God in me. Continue Reading …
Like any other work, prayer and Bible study can start out a delight—so fresh, so new, so much what we need—and turn into drudgery in no time. Continue Reading …
What are the obstacles that stand in my way and keep me from faithfully reading Scripture January through December? Continue Reading …
Women are studying the Bible and loving it. They’re doing their homework, learning, discussing, and thriving while I’m sitting on the sidelines, stalled out. I don’t want to sit here anymore. Continue Reading …
Here are a few warning signs that you might be headed toward a Create-Your-Own-Bible adventure of sorts. Continue Reading …
Mistrust and misquoting of God's Word played pivotal roles in Eve's decision to follow after Satan. May we take note of how ignorance plays a role in Satan's war against God. Continue Reading …
Tether yourself to other women who want to follow Jesus and link arms with women who help you keep your eyes on Christ. Continue Reading …
The blogosphere has become a virtual living room where women share their thoughts, opinions, and experiences. But we must take care to discerningly read everything through the lens of Scripture. Continue Reading …
In almost any season of life, we may feel "too busy" to find the time for reading the Word, prayer, and worship . . . but what does that reveal about our hearts? Continue Reading …
We live in a world filled with distractions that can significantly influence our spiritual growth and obedience if we are not careful. Continue Reading …
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 …
I came to faith in Christ as a child, but for years struggled to have a consistent time of reading the Bible. About ten years ago, God gave me an idea . . . Continue Reading …
Ever think it would be so much easier to get to know God if we could actually sit at His feet? Continue Reading …
Have you noticed how some people cringe when they hear the word “doctrine?” Continue Reading …
A verse that people have often quoted to me regarding my relationships with guys is Proverbs 4:23: “Guard your heart, for from it flow the springs of life.” Continue Reading …
Four principles to help renew your hunger for God. 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 …
As I entered his room to say good night, I realized my seventeen-year-old son was not on his i-Pad as I thought...he had his Bible propped open on his knees. 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 …
You were created by God to live for God, so aim for spiritual maturity. Continue Reading …
Seven simple suggestions for studying the book of Revelation. Continue Reading …
When the women in our churches forget the gospel, they’re more likely to be carried along and tossed about by the world’s ever-changing ideas. Continue Reading …
One blogger was so desperate for relief from her toothache that she tried chewing tobacco—and it made her wonder: how desperate am I for true healing in Jesus? Continue Reading …
There is no checklist to help us navigate busy seasons of ministry perfectly, but there is a lifeline we can hold on to—the Word of God. Continue Reading …
Why Bible head knowledge should lead to genuine heart change. Continue Reading …
Is the tyranny of the urgent drowning out your heart’s cry for deeper intimacy with Christ? Try these practical tips. Continue Reading …
Why your daily time in the Word is meant to be more than just a happy, Instagram-worthy experience. Continue Reading …
Many women feel powerless to change their lukewarm love toward the Bible. Let’s help them learn to treasure it. Continue Reading …
Here are three tips for challenging young people to love God’s Word—from a National Bible Bee champ. Continue Reading …
Your Time in God's Treasures—Cultivating a Meaningful Devotional ...
Do you struggle with how to develop intimacy with Christ in your busy life? If so, come learn what tools you can use to seek God’s wisdom the way you would search for hidden treasures. Learn how to meet with God in deep and significant ways and then share His Word with others. Come think through what it means for ...
Do you struggle with how to develop intimacy with Christ in your busy life? Learn to seek God’s wisdom the way you would search for hidden treasures. Continue Reading
The Powerful Influence of a Godly Woman
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible shows us that women have a powerful influence on their world. Kay Arthur will open your eyes to the great influence you possess and challenge you to use it to build God's kingdom in our day.
Kay Arthur will open your eyes to the great influence you possess and challenge you to use it to build God's kingdom in our day. Continue Reading
Becoming a Woman of Greater Faith
Whether single or married, what does a life of faith look like practically? How can you live in such a way as to help others, including your children, grow in faith? In this "hands on" seminar, you will not only study the subject, you will learn inductive study skills that will help you become a woman of unshakable faith.
You will not only study the subject, you will learn inductive study skills that will help you become a woman of unshakable faith. Continue Reading
Daily Devotions: Duty or Delight?
This message may change your whole perspective on daily devotions! Discover why a consistent devotional life is foundational to cultivating an intimate, fruitful relationship with God. And gain practical insights that may transform your "daily devotions" into the most meaningful time in your day!
This message may change your whole perspective on daily devotions! A consistent devotional life is foundational to cultivating an intimate, fruitful life. Continue Reading
Daily Devotions: Duty or Delight?
This message may change your whole perspective on daily devotions! Discover why a consistent devotional life is foundational to cultivating an intimate, fruitful relationship with God. And gain practical insights that may transform your "daily devotions" into the most meaningful time in your day!
This message may change your whole perspective on daily devotions! A consistent devotional life is foundational to cultivating an intimate, fruitful life. Continue Reading
Daily Devotions: Duty or Delight?
This message may change your whole perspective on daily devotions! Discover why a consistent devotional life is foundational to cultivating an intimate, fruitful relationship with God. And gain practical insights that may transform your "daily devotions" into the most meaningful time in your day!
This message may change your whole perspective on daily devotions! A consistent devotional life is foundational to cultivating an intimate, fruitful life. Continue Reading
Message 2: Doctrine, You, and Titus 2
We all have a doctrine. A set of beliefs about God, ourselves, and the world. But is our doctrine sound? Healthy? Consider your own doctrine against the backdrop of Titus 2:1 as Mary challenges us to “hold fast to sound teaching.” After all, it’s right thinking that leads to right living.
We all have a doctrine. But is it healthy? Consider your own against the backdrop of Titus 2:1. After all, it’s right thinking that leads to right living. Continue Reading
The Personal Devotional Life
"Personal Devotions." Does that phrase fill you with guilt? Do you feel like your devotions are never long enough, meaningful enough to meet some kind of standard? Damaris Carbaugh will help you see past systems and formulas and fall in love with devotions by falling in love with a Person. Learn how to become a woman who loves the Word ...
Damaris Carbaugh will help you see past systems and formulas and fall in love with devotions by falling in love with a Person. Continue Reading
Scripture Memory "Queen of Bad" No More
If the verses you memorize never seem to stick, Carrie’s story and a simple tool just might be exactly what you've been looking for. Continue Reading