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.
You know the verse.
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Hey Reader, “For such a time as this.” It has become somewhat of a clarion call in Christian circles. We quote it when someone steps into purpose, begins something new, or recognizes that perhaps God has positioned them somewhere for a reason. And there’s nothing wrong with that. But as I prepared for our upcoming study through Esther, I was reminded of something important: those words were spoken in the midst of grief, uncertainty, difficulty, and an unimaginable amount of weightiness. Mordecai had learned of a plot to destroy the Jewish people, and Esther was faced with a difficult decision. She knew that approaching the king without being summoned could cost her life. Before she ever said,
“If I perish, I perish...” There was a decision to make, fear to confront, and a community called to fast with her. That context changes how I hear “for such a time as this.” Going into this study, I expected one thing from Esther. But walking slowly through the entire book showed me so much more. It reminded me why proper perspective of biblical narratives matters. When we become familiar with one verse or one moment in a story, it can be easy to read everything around it through the lens of what we already think we know. But when we slow down and study the whole narrative, we begin to see more clearly. And Esther gives us so much to see. God’s name is never explicitly mentioned in the book, yet His providence can be seen throughout the story. There are moments that appear ordinary—even a sleepless night—yet become pivotal pieces in a much larger story of preservation and reversal. And maybe that’s part of the invitation for us as we open Esther together: to look beyond the familiar characters, phrases, and moments and pay attention to what the entire narrative is revealing about God. So this is what I want us to be mindful of as we begin this study: Don’t come looking only for Esther. Come looking for God. Come ready to slow down, pay attention to the text, and perhaps see a familiar story with fresh eyes. We begin, right on Youtube, this Monday, October 12.
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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, The question has already started coming in: “What are we studying next?” Well, consider this your official invitation. 👑 Beginning October 12, we’re opening our Bibles together and stepping into the Book of Esther. You may already know about the queen, the courage, and those famous words, “for such a time as this,” but I can tell you now—there is so much more waiting for us in this story. So, here are the details for your invitation: WHO: You & FriendsWHAT: The Book of EstherWHEN:...
Hey Reader, Last week, we began a three-part conversation I'm calling, The Return. We talked about those seasons when life gets busy, our rhythms change, and we suddenly recognize a distance in our time with God. Rather than allowing guilt or shame to keep us focused on the distance, I encouraged us to focus on the return because the distance may have happened, but the return is what matters most. This week, I want to share one of the ways I intentionally return when I recognize that distance...
Hey Reader, Yesterday, during our Deeper Roots Community gathering, we talked about something that I haven't been able to stop thinking about, and I felt like it was worth bringing here for our Weekend in the Word. You know how life gets busy, time gets away from us, and things keep being added to the to-do list? Before we know it, the day has become a week, the week has become a month, and somewhere in all of that busyness, we realize it has affected our time with God too. That realization...