If you’re a visual learner, studying the Bible can be a challenge. It’s hard to picture a world that’s so different from ours, and some of the stories and metaphors simply don’t make sense to 21st-century Westerners. Sometimes, I’m a little jealous of little kid Bibles filled with cute illustrations. Okay, so maybe cartoon drawings aren’t exactly helpful in explaining …
I’ve been researching ways to prepare our hearts for Easter and keep Jesus at the center of our celebrations, and my mind is buzzing with ideas! There are so many creative ways to help our families celebrate the true meaning of Easter. I love this idea of counting down the 14 days leading up to Easter with meaningful sacred traditions, and …
Many of us want to start our day in prayer, but we get distracted by all the little things that need to be done first. You know, like washing the dishes, throwing in a load of laundry, or sleeping in a few minutes. One thing leads to another, and before we know it, we’ve run out of time. Can you relate? …
There are many reasons not to read the Bible. Don’t let them keep you from reading it. Rather, pray that God will help you overcome these bad reasons and give you a sincere desire to know and love Him through the pages of Scripture. 1. Don’t read the Bible to impress God Trying to gain God’s approval by reading the Bible is as …
Ever wonder how to keep Easter centered on Jesus instead of the Easter Bunny? Growing up, Easter felt like such a powerful and sacred time of year. I’m so grateful my parents intentionally communicated the meaning of Easter to us through sacred traditions, and I want my own daughters to experience that as well. After all, Easter is about Jesus’s sacrifice …