It’s the most wonderful-chaotic-and-stressful time of the year! Between Christmas shopping, school/dance programs, plans with family and friends, and the freezing cold that makes me just want to stay in bed, it’s the time of year when bible study becomes harder to fight for–when I tend to reach a lull in my time and in my motivation. If this Read more
Sometimes a page filled with underlines starts to be overwhelming. Last night at Bible study, Jill Kandel showed us the way she does the annotation step. This is a great example of applying the inductive study method in a way that works for you. If using colors and pictures helps you to better make connections within Read more
The Gospel-centered woman believes that God is for her. She believes that Jesus is enough, that she is free from condemnation, and that she is in forever. As those beliefs take root in her heart, they start to feel like gratitude, confidence, and security. And as those roots grow and begin to bear fruit, they look Read more
I’ve been reflecting on Elyse Fitzpatrick’s book, Good News for Weary Women. She points out our tendencies to try to justify ourselves and to try to identify ourselves by our rule-keeping, and she calls women, again and again, to remember the Gospel. But sometimes just telling each other to “remember the Gospel” isn’t totally helpful. Read more
