Today is the release of my two newest Bible studies: “30 Days in Genesis, Part 1: A Journey from Creation to Covenant” “30 Days in Genesis, Part 2: A Journey from Patriarchs to Providence” For the past six months I have researched and studied the lives of the patriarchs of our faith. I have learnedContinue reading “30 Days in Genesis”
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Coming soon…
Y’all, I can’t wait to bring you my new Bible study on the book of Acts. I am still floating on the kindness I have received since releasing my “30 Days with John” study last year. Everything God put on my heart as a reason for writing my first study was echoed through those whoContinue reading “Coming soon…”
An Empty Cup
“‘Abba, Father’, he said, ‘everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.’” Mark 14:36 NIV Offer me a cup of warm coffee and I am happily content with the smell and taste of the liquid comfort. Not iced, not flavored, but a simple cupContinue reading “An Empty Cup”
Back to Basics: Misused Worship
Last week I began a new series for the month of March on revisiting the Ten Commandments. As a Christ follower, it is easy to get lost in the more tangible demands of the faith (i.e. going to church, reading the Bible, etc.) and forget about the commandments given to the children of God thousandsContinue reading “Back to Basics: Misused Worship”
Prayer: Put on Holy Spirit Glasses
Praying for guidance does not come naturally. Personally, I want to decide on my own and “fix it” myself. Praying and relying on God’s guidance often comes as an afterthought. I seek the guidance from everyone else around me instead of from the One who ultimately knows best. In the Old Testament, kings who followedContinue reading “Prayer: Put on Holy Spirit Glasses”
Prayer: Set Your Heart on God
I have struggled to have a meaningful prayer life for so long. If someone asks me to pray on their behalf or over a particular situation, I willingly take on the challenge and complete it in order to check it off a list. I know there is more to prayer than just going before GodContinue reading “Prayer: Set Your Heart on God”
Prayer: Create a Clean Heart
Prayer is intimidating. Talking to someone you can’t see or audibly hear is weird. In the Christian faith, prayer gives us direct access to our Creator and Savior and yet, many believers pray out of duty or desperation without ever feeling the presence of God. I know. I am describing myself. My focus word forContinue reading “Prayer: Create a Clean Heart”
Growing Faith: Daily Trust
As we end this series on growing faith, I think it is important to not forget a basic foundation, trusting God with your entire life on a daily basis. Our faith is a reflection of our belief that we are sinners, that Jesus died as a punishment for our sins, and we know that HeContinue reading “Growing Faith: Daily Trust”
Growing Faith: Finding Fellowship
I have begun writing my second Bible study. This one is on the book of Acts. My first study on John is a for new believers and those who are new to or intimidated by studying the Bible through a look at the life of Jesus and his followers. I chose Acts for my nextContinue reading “Growing Faith: Finding Fellowship”
Growing Faith: Boundaries and the Bible
Last week in the Growing Faith series, I wrote about the need for patience regarding your spiritual growth, especially as a new Christian. Sometimes it can be overwhelming when it seems like there is a checklist to complete. Thankfully all we need to remember is daily surrender and working toward loving God, ourselves, and othersContinue reading “Growing Faith: Boundaries and the Bible”
Leah Lively 