If you’ve ever felt like you should know how to study the Bible but just weren’t sure where to begin, you’re in the right place. In this space, I share practical, Spirit-led teachings and tips to help you study with confidence, apply truth in real life, and reconnect with the heart of God through Scripture.
Weekend in the Word
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Hey Reader, It feels good to be writing a Weekend in the Word email again. The past few weeks have been full. Good, meaningful, ministry-filled weeks, but full nonetheless. I’ve had the privilege of connecting with so many people and experiencing beautiful moments but if I’m honest, the last couple of weekends didn’t bring the level of rest I’ve grown accustomed to. And I can feel it. Weekends have quietly become a weekly reset for me. Not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally too. They are a moment to step back, breathe, and allow the Lord to recalibrate what the week may have pulled out of alignment. Now with daylight savings shifting the rhythm of the days for some of us, it almost feels like an hour of rest gets taken from us for a moment. But the truth is, rest isn’t something the clock ultimately controls. It’s something God built into creation itself. From the very beginning, God established a rhythm of work and pause, movement and stillness. That reset wasn’t optional. It was intentional. I know this in my own life. When I don’t take time to reset, I begin to notice it. I start to overconsume in different areas. My mind runs faster, my patience shortens, and the fruit being produced in my life isn’t always the fruit I want to share with others. The pause is just as necessary as the movement. So this weekend, I want to gently invite you into that pause. You may not be able to step away for an entire day, and that’s okay. But find a pocket of time to simply stop. Sit with the Lord. Open His Word. Listen. You likely need it more than you realize. Because when pause becomes a rhythm, surrender becomes a rhythm too. And surrender is something busyness constantly tries to eliminate. As you take that moment this weekend, I’d love for you to spend a little time with the teaching we just began in Thessalonians. While you listen, ask what God is saying, what He has already said, and what He may be inviting you to see in a new way. Let this weekend be your reset.
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You don’t have to be a Bible scholar to read the Bible—just a student of the Word.!
If you’ve ever felt like you should know how to study the Bible but just weren’t sure where to begin, you’re in the right place. In this space, I share practical, Spirit-led teachings and tips to help you study with confidence, apply truth in real life, and reconnect with the heart of God through Scripture.
Hey Reader, If you’ve been thinking about joining the Thessalonians Challenge, this is your reminder that it’s not too late to begin. You can still jump in and catch up in just one week. Each step is simple and intentional. Read the chapter, watch the teachings, and then use the study guide to go deeper and reflect on what God is revealing to you. It’s not about rushing through, but about creating space to truly engage with His Word.We’re currently walking through 1 Thessalonians 5: The Need...
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