Today’s read includes Matthew 4:1-11, the temptation of Jesus. This happens at the very beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, just after God affirms Him at His baptism by John, proclaiming, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased. The Holy Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness for forty days of spiritual preparation. Satan …
Where Is God In Your Life?
This year, my goal is to read through the Bible again and write a brief post on what I learn from God’s Word as often as possible…hopefully, daily. I created my own reading plan (here); I’m reading the New Testament in January through June, and the Old Testament in the second half of the year. …
7 Tips To Help You Read Through The Bible In A Year
Note: This article was written for and published first on the BibleStudyTools.com website. You can find the original article here. *** John 1:1 – In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. As a teenager growing up in a very conservative, independent, Baptist church, I was …
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Little Sponges…Little Parrots
Yesterday was a fun day with the family. There’s not anything more entertaining at Christmas than watching little ones open gifts; they are so transparently honest in their reactions. I remember a few years ago (quite a few years) when our nephew opened a gift from his grandmother. I think he was around six, and …
12 Days of Christmas {Gifts} – Day 12
About fourteen years ago, I did something totally out of character for me. I agreed to go on a two-week mission trip without my husband. Our destination? Mongolia. It’s truly on the other side of the world. It was out of character because we always did things like that together. Well, at least on my …
The Way Of The Word 