by Kathy | Aug 14, 2017 | Bible, Discipleship, Prayer, Quiet Time, Resources, Spiritual Growth
What is devotional Bible reading? Should we do it and if so, how do we do it? Devotional Bible reading focuses on your personal relationship with God. The primary goal is not to gain biblical knowledge – though that will happen too. It’s not for the purpose of...
by Kathy | Aug 10, 2017 | Bible, Bible study, Discipleship, God's Word for Today, Spiritual Growth
There is not just one right Bible study method. Depending on your goal, you can dive into God’s Word in lots of different ways. For instance, you can do a word, character, or topical study. You can dissect and ingest a small passage, a chapter, or an entire book....
by Kathy | Aug 3, 2017 | Bible, God's Word for Today, Prayer, Quiet Time
I do a lot of reading. In addition to God’s Word, I read novels, cookbooks, blogs, articles, non-fiction books and more. Some of this reading is for fun. Other reading is for instruction or information. Some I approach casually. Other with skepticism. Some...
by Kathy | Jul 31, 2017 | Bible, Discipleship, God's Word for Today, Wisdom
Want to live wisely? Then read the book of Proverbs. They are chock-full of biblical wisdom and insight. Proverbs are easy to remember and often fun to say. For instance, men love to quote Proverbs 21:9: “Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with...
by Kathy | Jul 14, 2017 | Bible, Discipleship, Quiet Time, Spiritual Growth
Why do you read the Bible? If you and I had coffee together and I asked you that question, how would you answer? Why Do Americans Read the Bible? A 2016 study by the Barna Group shows that about 1/3 of Americans read the Bible at least once a week. The same study also...
by Kathy | Jun 9, 2017 | Bible, friendship, Holiness, Spiritual Leadership
Earlier this week I got to teach at my church’s ladies’ summer Bible study. It was a bit bittersweet because it was the last time before we move next week. And ironically, the summer Bible study topic is friendship. I admit, a few times I had to hold back...
