Why Context Matters When Reading the Bible

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Context is king”? It’s one of those timeless truths that rings especially true when it comes to reading and understanding the Bible. Without grasping the context of a passage, it’s easy to fall into error or misapply Scripture in ways that…

Troubleshooting Your Distractions

Finding it hard to focus during your Bible reading? You’re not the only one. Life is full of distractions, and even quiet moments can feel scattered. But don’t give up— The battle for focus is often the first step in meeting with God.  Keep reading…

Guest Blog from Kyle Worley

(This is adapted from Kyle Worley’s new book Home with God: Our Union with Christ – available wherever you get your books. You can also subscribe to Kyle’s free monthly newsletter “Sacred Slang” here.)  A well wrapped gift creates curiosity doesn’t it? Sitting under a…

How to Start a New Book of the Bible

Starting a new book of the Bible is like opening a letter from an old friend. Jen Wilkin often refers to this step in Bible study as “reading the envelope”.  Before you dive in, it’s helpful to understand the context—5 W’s are a useful framework…

Lent/Easter Resources 2025

The season of Lent lasts approximately 40 days, excluding Sundays, between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday.  Observing Lent is not a biblical mandate and celebrating it does not earn your salvation or earn God’s favor. Yet, it can be a time to reflect on the sacrifice that…

Boundaries and Busyness: A Gospel Perspective

Do you ever feel like your best intentions for balance and margin are swept away by the demands of life? You set goals, make plans, and commit to healthier rhythms only to find yourself overwhelmed, overbooked, and wondering if you’re doing enough. As someone who…

Enjoying Jesus Through the Psalms: How to Meditate on Scripture

Do you enjoy Jesus? Are you ready to deepen your relationship with Jesus this year? One of the most powerful ways to enjoy His presence is by slowing down and meditating on Scripture. While Bible study is an important discipline that helps us understand God’s…

How To Do The Inductive Bible Study Method

Above all, we hope you’re reading the Bible as your primary source of truth, knowledge, encouragement, and growth. It is the only book inspired by God and without error. Many people use the inductive study method to help understand the Bible, both in it’s original…

A Simple Activity for Children

Save this for a rainy day activity at home! This is a great activity for your kids to begin creating a Loved Bible. A Loved Bible is full of notes, prayers, highlights, etc. that is used as a tool to help make disciples by using…

A New Season Ahead: A Graduation Loved Bible

As the tassel is moved from one side to the other, a new chapter begins for high school seniors stepping into the world. It’s a time marked by both excitement and uncertainty. As some students move away to start college or enter the work force,…

Word Study: Behold

The essence of the Christian message is not ‘Behave!’ but ‘Behold!’ Jared C. Wilson Anne Marie and Heather have committed to going through Behold: A Study of the New Testament with The Daily Grace Company. 2024 will be spent journeying through the New Testament to…

5 More Devotionals Suggestions

“Prioritize time in prayer and studying the Bible alone and with others. “ TLBP Foundations Workbook, Empowered section Abiding throughout the day is an important discipline in life. Reorienting our hearts is something that we need to constantly prioritize. We know that you love to…

Loving Those Who are Hurting This Season

As Christmas approaches, our hearts are often filled with anticipation and joy. It’s a time when we gather with loved ones, exchange gifts, and celebrate the birth of Jesus. For many, Christmas can be a season of pain, loneliness, and heartache. Someone may have lost…

Ways to Love Your Pastor

I will admit I still use Twitter to find great quotes, blog/articles, etc. Almost every Monday morning, Brian Croft of Practical Shepherding shares a quote similar to this “Pastors, it’s Monday. Don’t resign. But get some good coffee, a walk, and some silence and stillness…

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