The final question comes with several additional questions attached. Jen Wilkin discussed this in her book Women of the Word (pg 98) and encouraged us to ask: What does this passage teach me about God? How does this aspect of God’s character change my view of self? What should I do in response? These are … Continue reading How Should It Change Me?
Today’s reminder: Don’t forget to pray before you engage in study!!! Yesterday I left you with some cross references to widen your understanding of Hebrews 1. Today, you can begin delving into the commentary/study notes in your Bible, podcasts, sermons, and books which speak to the content. I would caution you, please make sure what … Continue reading What Does it Mean? (Part 2)
Yesterday I asked you to read the text…twice. Was it easy? Did you immediately want to run to your study notes? I hope you were able to stay in the hard space of wrestling with the text for as long as possible. Now that you’ve read it – go back to it! The question today … Continue reading What does it say?
Today is the day! We are starting a journey, an adventure, however you want to frame it, into a deeper understanding of God. I want to warn you, there will be moments of clear understanding and times of deep confusion, or even discomfort. Lean in! Don’t be afraid to sit in your space and turn … Continue reading Go!
Monday begins our look at Hebrews! This will be a meaningful look into a letter brimming with wisdom and the hope of generations. Before we begin it is good to know a few things: We don’t know who the author is. While there are educated guesses, there is not a clear identity. This book was … Continue reading Ready, Set….
This past week the world lost a beautiful soul. I have been struggling to make sense of the heartache and (honestly) bitterness of her death. When I was young, dumb, and immature in my faith, Julie poured into my life with care, love, and authenticity. There was nothing fake or pretentious about her and she encouraged me to find that same … Continue reading A Year of Legacy Living
Creating space was difficult, but like most aspects of life, needed to become a habit. Over the course of time I worked out what it meant to meet God daily. It was hard, necessary, and life giving. I found truth and peace as I was digging into my Bible each day. Hope was sprouting, maybe … Continue reading In the Word – Deeper
When my youngest was an infant I was tired. Really, really tired. This exhaustion seeped into every aspect of my life from the most important to the mundane. Tired. One Sunday morning, where I was sitting through my only “me” time of the week, my pastor told the auditorium of worshipers, “If you are only … Continue reading In the Word – The Beginning
Mustard Seed Life 