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Opening the Word: A Friendly Guide to Starting Your Bible Reading Adventure
Welcome reader and happy April! This month, I’ve decided to delve into one of my favorite topics: the Bible! If this does not excite, do not worry. My goal is to help you find a new love and passion for reading and studying the Bible. I will be sharing some helpful tips to begin reading the Bible, fall in love with it again, and understand it better. Today, let’s dive into basics and talk about how to begin reading the Bible. If you’ve been reading the Bible for a long time, don’t worry! It’s always good to dust off some cobwebs and refresh our minds a bit. Remember the Purpose…
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Get to Know Me: My Faith and Reading Journey
Hello again, friend! It’s a joy to have you drop by for another visit. Why don’t you make yourself comfortable and help yourself to some tea and cookies while we chat? I just made them fresh. Well, virtually fresh. As fresh as virtual cookies can be. Anyway, I thought we’d take some time to get to know each other. So get comfy and make yourself at home. As you may know, I’m passionate about my relationship with Jesus and I’m also an avid bookworm. Being that the case, I thought I’d share a few snapshots of my life. I’ll first share about my faith, and then I’ll share about my…
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Poetry as Prayer: Expressing Faith Through Verse
All throughout the Bible, poetry and song have been a prominent way to express joy, pain, victory, fear, doubt, love, jubilation and praise. The Psalms are probably some of the most relatable scriptures for many of us. They encapsulate the thrill of victory, the low moments of despair, and the genuine heart cry of the deep in us calling out to the deep in God. Psalms lead us through encounters with the Good Shepherd, down to the struggle in the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and on to a place of victory, feasting in the presence of God. As I read the Bible, I’m continuously amazed at how God…
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My Favorite Verses When Life Gets Unpredictable
We’ve all had moments when things shift, change, or seem uncertain. It’s in moments like these that I’m grateful to have the biggest anchor of all: God and His Word. When there seems to be no steady place to hold on to, His Word is always constant, always true, and always available. Here are some of my favorite verses for when life gets unpredictable—which will happen more often than we think. Psalm 23 No matter where life takes us, Jesus will lead us and hold our hand through it all. Even in the middle of trials, pain, doubts, and fears, He will provide a place of rest for us. He…
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Five Things I’ve Learned About Writing
Hello, friends! This week, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons I’ve learned about writing over the past year. I thought it would be fun to share my top five takeaways with you! 1. Consistency is what makes a great writer The greatest writing doesn’t come from mere luck or talent. While there are many talented writers, most of them became great by staying consistent and writing, even when it was hard. I used to believe that some people were good writers and others simply weren’t, but now I realize that great writing is something one can build toward. The key is consistency. The level of dedication to your writing will…
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Favorite Reads of 2024
Hello again, friend! This past year, I finally read some popular books that had long been recommended to me. I also discovered some surprising jewels in the huge world of indie publishing. As for nonfiction… don’t ask, because it’s the category I’ve read the least in. But, be that as it may, I do have some highlights from this past year. Here are some of my absolute favorite reads of 2024: “The Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien Genre: FantasyIn one word: Masterful My thoughts: Let us begin with the king of high fantasy himself. I now understand why Tolkien is considered a literary genius. This story…
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Heart and Time
Hello and happy 2025! As the third week of the year rolls around, I’ve been spending time doing what most people do at the beginning of each year: reflect, plan, set goals, and dream. It’s the time of year when we either plan and gain momentum or settle and continue life as before. At the end of 2024, I spent some time wondering what I wanted this coming year to look like. And while there is much in life that is unpredictable, there are many things we are responsible for. As I thought about this, I was gently reminded by the Holy Spirit that stewarding my heart and my time…
