Be Still and Know

This post was originally published in 2013. Ten years and by God’s grace, I can still say the same. I’m praying for all of us to experience God through His Word this year, even if we fall behind schedule. Meeting with Him is the point, not checking off the days. 2023 is now in it’s …

Pulling Weeds

I told you last week that I would share a moment when the Holy Spirit led me on a trail that was unexpected. It doesn’t happen often, but because it is possible, it keeps me tuning in everyday to see what God will reveal to me next. I was reading the familiar story about Adam …

Spirit Trails

Good Morning. We all know the benefit of breakfast. It feeds our bodies with strength for the day ahead. So it is with God’s Word. “Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O …

How’s It Going

One week in and I think we’re off to a great start. If you’re already behind please, please don’t be discouraged. It’s to be expected that life will hit us in unexpected ways. The thing is to resolve to not let anything stop you from continuing to read the Bible. We subscribe to Desiring God …

A New Year – A New Goal

Welcome to Day One. It’s the beginning of what may seem a daunting task–to read the Bible everyday for a year. But we’d like to help us change our focus. This is God’s Word – 66 books that He Himself wrote miraculously through 40 authors over the span of 1500 years. If you’d like to …

Kindling A Love For God’s Word – An Invitation for Metro Life Church in 2023

Kindling wood is purposeful. It provides fuel to start a fire or fresh fuel to stir up a dwindling fire. Likewise in our walk with the Lord, we need to kindle the fire of our hearts on a regular basis. This happens best when we read, meditate and study the Bible. Think of each verse …

Super Bowl Players Share Their Love For The Bible

I’m always on the look out for things to help me in my walk with the Lord and studying His Word. You Version is an excellent tool to help you stay connected to God through His Word no matter where you are. With today being Super Bowl Sunday, I thought you would enjoy hearing from …

A New Year, A New Plan

I realize that it is January 8th, and I have yet to post anything here about the new year. I apologize. We have been facing unusual circumstances in our family, and it has left me out of sync. But not when it comes to my personal devotions. I’ve been reading God’s Word each year for …

10 Reasons You Should Memorize Scripture

I recently read an excellent article on the importance of Bible memorization. To be honest, I have not purposed to practice this discipline. But after reading this article, I’m compelled to do so, not from guilt but for my good. I encourage you to read it for yourself and see if it has the same …