Bible Reading
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Creative Ways to Spend Time With God
We can all agree that spending time with God should be a high priority. And yet, we often have a set image of what a devotional life is and what it looks like. In our minds, having quiet time with God looks like waking up early to sit somewhere, read the Bible, and pray without interruptions. This is one way a devotional time can look, but today I want to explore creative ways of spending time with God that carry meaning while being outside of the box. Writing Letters to God Think about this as becoming pen pals with God. One of my favorite ways to pray is to write…
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How God Speaks Through the Bible and What It Actually Feels Like
We’ve all been told that one of the best ways to hear the voice of God is through His Word. But how, exactly, does this work? What does it look like? After all, opening the Bible to a random page and pointing at a verse can land you in some pretty bizarre places. If you are seeking to hear God’s voice, opening your Bible to “you shall not boil a young goat in its mother’s milk” won’t be too helpful for your current situation. (Unless you wanted to know the proper way of cooking goat according to the Law of Moses…) Today, we will dive into what hearing God through…
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Five Simple Ways to Spend Time With Jesus Throughout Your Busy Week
If you’ve been a Christian for any amount of time, you’ve heard about the importance of spending time with God and developing a devotional life. And yet, for many, this seems like a daunting task. I’ve met many people who struggle to start developing the habit of spending time with God because it seems like a huge, time consuming commitment. Spending time with God is a commitment, and it is important, but it also doesn’t have to be an overwhelming prospect. I believe that if we take small steps, we will make progress whereas if we try to make big leaps out of the blue we will only land flat…
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What Jill Pole Teaches Us About Loving the Word of God
In The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis, Jill Pole is given four signs by Aslan in order to guide them on a quest to save King Caspian’s missing son, Prince Rilian. Aslan gives Jill the following instructions: “But, first, remember, remember, remember the signs. Say them to yourself when you wake in the morning and when you lie down at night, and when you wake in the middle of the night. And whatever strange things may happen to you, let nothing turn your mind from following the signs. And secondly, I give you a warning. Here on the mountain I have spoken to you clearly: I will not often do…
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The Rabbit Trail Bible Study Method
Rabbit Trail Bible Study Method: How to Study the Bible by Letting Curiosity Lead What if going off on a tangent is a great way to study the Bible? Recently, while leading a church small group, I asked everyone to share how they studied the Bible. One member shared how she embraces the rabbit trails when she reads. She said that, instead of feeling pressured to finish her chapter, or check off a box, she will let her curiosity win and she will follow whatever rabbit trail her Bible reading led her on. As someone who loves structure, this point of view both surprised me but also encouraged me to…
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Bible Study with AI: Practical Tools for Deeper Scripture Exploration
Bible Study is more accessible than ever. We have multiple resources at our disposal and we can go deeper than ever without needing to buy expensive (and heavy!) Bible dictionaries and concordances. Today we count with an even greater tool through the rise of AI. There are various benefits to using AI as a Bible study tool. In this post, I will share some great tips to use AI as well as helpful prompts. If you’re more advanced in your Bible study journey, this will be a great resource to add to your toolbox. If you’re a complete beginner, use this tool to grow and learn. First, let’s talk about…
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Biblical Archaeology: Three Keys for Deep Bible Study
Hello again friend and welcome to The Grapevine. Last week I gave some tips for those just beginning their Bible reading journey. Today, I wanted to go to the opposite side of the spectrum and share some tips for deep dive, nitty gritty Bible study. But don’t worry! And don’t rush to leave just yet. If you’re a complete beginner in your Bible reading journey, these tips can be incredibly beneficial to you as well. So, whether you’re an experienced Bible archeologist or just starting to scout out the land, grab your Bible and let’s go on a dig into the awesome treasure trove of the Word of God. Key…
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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…
