What parts of the Bible should I read first?

This year I am reading the entire Bible in one year. So far I am on track, and quite honestly, a revival is breaking out in my heart. I have already considered buying one for myself every Christmas and spending my life enjoying God’s Word over and over again. I am thinking different verses and […]

Live Each Day Like a Full Course Meal

I am currently participating in a women’s Bible study on the book of Proverbs. This week our speaker, Karen Loritts, talked about the difference between devotions and bible study. Devotions are light, used to get our minds focused on spiritual things, like when we get up in the morning and have a glass of water […]

Summer Prayers: Lord, make me thankful!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication WITH THANKSGIVING let your requests be made known to God. AND THE PEACE OF GOD, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6, 7 ESV, emphasis mine) Let’s think about what it means to […]

Summer Prayers: Lord, protect my heart!

When our heart stops beating, we die. Our thrumming heart muscle is the life-giving source of our bodies as it pumps oxygenated blood all day and all night long. It is understandable then that the medical community spends a lot of time marketing the strategies that prevent heart disease…and it behooves us to listen. God […]