Most of us don’t volunteer for the wilderness. We don’t ask for seasons of uncertainty, waiting, disappointment, or unanswered questions. We’d much rather skip ahead to the Promised Land than wander through the desert. Yet, throughout Scripture, God repeatedly chooses the wilderness as the place where He reveals Himself most clearly. That was one of…
“28. Resolved, to study the Scriptures so steadily, constantly and frequently, as that I may find, and plainly perceive myself to grow in the knowledge of the same. Jonathan Edwards knew that one of our most important resolutions in life was to read scripture. He resolved to read steadily, constantly, and frequently. Scripture is the…
Editor’s Note: We recently sat down with Kathie Brown to talk about the blessings that come from memorizing Scripture. Kathie not only loves memorizing Bible Scripture herself, but she also thoroughly enjoys encouraging others to do the same. We hope you not only enjoy reading our interview with her, but that you personally are encouraged…
Editor’s Note: We are pleased to share this blog post written in late October 2025 by Alan Fadling. Mr. Fadling (MDiv) is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA. He writes and speaks as an expert in the challenge of hurry in contemporary life and work and how to overcome it….
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Editor’s Note: This article does NOT include affiliate links, but is simply a listing of our favorite tools and resources for your information and review. May they serve as a blessing to you. So, you have decided to dig a little (or a lot) deeper into God’s Word, but you’re not quite sure where to…
One of the reasons I love to study God’s Word is because it truly is my daily food. When I wake up and come downstairs, I make a cup of coffee and I head to my cozy chair in the front room. My Bible is the first thing I reach for. Just like a breakfast…
From the first page of the Bible, we learn that we have a Creator who spoke this world into existence, and that includes you and me. From a heart of profound love and a mind of omniscience, He laid out His plans and designs joyfully. Yet, we often struggle to understand ourselves because we don’t…
This month on the blog we have been exploring the idea of flourishing through the acronym “BLOOM,” and today we are looking at the first “O”: Open your heart to His word. Soil often is used in scripture to represent our hearts, and their ability to receive God’s word. Jesus talked about this concept in…
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