Regular time in God’s Word is necessary for our spiritual growth. But consistent Bible reading and study won’t happen without a plan. I’d like to help. Keep reading for several opportunities to keep you growing in 2025.

Deep Rooted Devotionals

Feel like you need a little help to read and study God’s Word? The Deep Rooted devotionals provide structure and guidance to help you get in, delight in, and apply God’s Word. Built around a simple, inductive Bible study method, the devotions will show you how to interact with and respond to Scripture, not simply read it. Each volume walks you through an entire book of the Bible in daily, doable-sized chunks. (Also see “What is Inductive Bible Study?“)

You will get the big picture of the Bible book in daily, doable chunks. Depending on how much you engage with the daily passage, each devotion will take you 15-20 minutes. In addition to a key verse and brief commentary or illustration, each devotion guides you to read, record, reflect, and respond. (See this post for more on the 4 R Inductive Bible Study Method.)

By the time we get to the end of the devotional, you’ll have a working knowledge of the book’s content and understand its key spiritual truths. You will also be equipped with solid Bible study tools and principles for a lifetime of enjoying and understanding God’s Word. There are five volumes in the Deep Rooted series to choose from – Mark, John, Acts, Romans, and Hebrews.

New Year Special: 5-Book Deep Rooted Book Bundle

I’d love to help you prepare in advance for your discipleship in 2025. That’s why I’m offering a special deal. If you get all five of the Deep Rooted devotionals, you’ll have the resources you need for 220 guided days in God’s Word. Assuming five days a week of Bible reading, that’s 44 weeks in God’s Word! (Note: Three of the volumes are 40 days long and the other two are 50 days long.)

On Amazon, these 5 books would cost a total of $80. But, for a limited time, you can get all 5 from me for just $60! That’s a $20 savings. PLUS, the media mail shipping is free if mailed within the 48 contiguous states.

BUT, you can only get this bundle deal from me. And the offer is only available until DECEMBER 31st.

Take advantage of this offer now by emailing me at kathy@kathyhoward.org and saying “I want the book bundle deal!” Be sure to include your physical mailing address in your email. I will send you a PayPal invoice. I will ship your books as soon as I receive your payment.

A Special Book Bundle Add-On

If you order the 5-Book Bundle for $60, you are eligible to get the Deep Rooted Journal for just $10 more. I usually sell this spiral-bound journal for $15 from my book table. So, for just $70 total, you can get the 5 Deep Rooted devotionals AND the Deep Rooted Journal. That’s a $95 value all for just $70. If you want to include the journal in your purchase please let me know when you email at kathy@kathyhoward.org

Another opportunity to get into God’s Word in 2025

Need a little encouragement and accountability to stay in the Bible regularly? “Reading the Bible Together” might be just what you need. This closed Facebook group is an encouraging, active community that includes women of all ages and walks of life who want to be in God’s Word. The members pray for one another and welcome all.

We read through one Bible book at a time, maintaining a pace that allows us to go a little deeper each day. The group fits any schedule, you can stop in anytime. We have women from all over the world so everyone reads and comments when it works best for them.

We will be introduce the Gospel of Matthew on Saturday, December 28th and begin the study on Monday, December 30th.

How the group works:

• Readings & discussion questions for Monday through Friday
• Daily posts scheduled for 5am Central time
• Averages 20-30 verses a day
• Formatted to help you get into the Word for yourself
• This group is FREE
• New Bible books begin immediately after one ends
• You can start and stop at any time

TO JOIN, follow this link to “Reading the Bible Together,” request to join, and answer the 3 questions. 

Merry Christmas

As we celebrate the birth of our Savior this week, may God fill you with the joy and peace Jesus has provided for us through the cross. We truly have so much to celebrate!