Category: Bible Study

  • Wanna read the New Testament in 40 Days with me?

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    Hello there! From June 15- July 24, I will read every word of the New Testament and I would LOVE for you to join me. Many of you know of my love for helping people read the Bible in its entirety. I have hosted several Bible in 90 Days read throughs, guiding thousands worldwide in…

  • Sunday SOAP: He gives wisdom, knowledge and joy

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    Hello there and welcome back to more SOAP. This morning this memory verse from the She Reads Truth Ecclesiastes series grabbed me: Scripture “For to the person who is pleasing in his sight, he gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy.” Ecclesiastes 2:26a Observation He gives the really good stuff to those who follow Him. Application My…

  • SOAP: Ask Him. He wants to talk to you

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    Hello there! Are you settling into a new routine quite yet? Still working it out? I’ve got a few things settled schedule- and routine-wise and I am looking forward to incorporating more healthy habits into my life now that I’m home and not off to what feels like a thousand places. I’ve been asking God…

  • SOAP: I will SPEAK OF HIS SPLENDOR!

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    “I will speak of your splendor and glorious majesty and your wondrous works.” Psalm 145:5 Observation: Yes! There have been so many amazing ways He has guided me and provided for me — of course I should share these! Application: How will I do this? I keep thinking about it.  And I am getting better…

  • Giving Thanks– and being amazed by Him while reflecting over my speech

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    “Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name; The upright will dwell in Your presence” Psalm 140:13 Father, I am so truly thankful for You — and You making me righteous through Your sacrifice of Your son and Jesus going through with it selflessly.  He had the big picture, the end, eternity in mind…

  • Praying for our children- the third week

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    Good morning from Savannah, Georgia. That’s the view from my prayer perch in my hotel room this morning. I LOVE the trees!! I’m here dropping off our oldest for a high school program at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Yesterday was his first day and I am convinced that he is going to…

  • Praying for our children– and pouring our hearts out like water

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      Good morning and welcome to our first day of praying for our children together. I’m glad you are here, reading and praying with me. If you are reading and praying along using Stormie Omartian’s The Power of a Praying Parent, our reading today is just the foreword and introduction. She opens the book with…

  • Join me in praying for our children?

    Join me in praying for our children?

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    It has been some time since I have invited our group to study or pray together and, well, now that I have two teenagers and one almost-teen, it has been way too long! Regardless of your child or children’s ages, I’d love to invite you to read and pray with me as guided by The…

  • Praying for those to follow His will (from Colossians)

    Praying for those to follow His will (from Colossians)

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    Good morning! This was from my devotional today and it was too good to keep to myself. These words and their meanings are so beautiful and true. I think it is a perfect scripture to pray for our families and ourselves. Simply replace “you” with the names of those for whom you are praying. For this…

  • Seek The Right Priorities!

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    Scripture: “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you” Matthew 6:33 Observation: Ask God for guidance Act on it honestly All you need (and want) will be provided. Application: I don’t believe this says that all I ask for I will be given always. I…

  • Abundant Joy!!!

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    “You reveal the path of life to me; In your presence is abundant joy; At your right hand are eternal pleasures.” —Psalm 16:11 Thank you, Father!!! What does this mean to you? It’s so beautiful to me, that’s for sure. Happy Easter, friends. He is RISEN!!!

  • SOAP: We are His sanctuaries!

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    Good morning, friends! Oh, how I have missed posting on a regular basis! I keep hearing instruction to post my SOAP devos on a more regular basis and plan to get back on track very soon. I am praying about what my reading schedule should be so that I can share it with you, as…

  • SOAP: Keeping Hope in Pain

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    Scripture: 20 “Surely God does not reject a blameless man or strengthen the hands of evildoers. 21 He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. 22 Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tents of the wicked will be no more”    -Job 8:20-22 Observation: God…

  • SOAP: Love Each Other

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    So this is the verse that grabbed me this morning:"This is my command. Love each other." There's a lot to observe in that, if you choose. You can take it in little ways and big ways. You can think about just who 'each other' may be and just what 'love' may mean, exactly. And/ orYou…

  • SOAP: Healing on the Sabbath– WHY?

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    This morning my reading took me through John 4. In John 4, Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath. This, of course, causes quite an uproar. No work is to be done on the Sabbath, even the carrying of a mat. So healing on the Sabbath had to be a BIG DEAL. Scripture: This scripture…