Musings
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You Don’t Have to Know More to Begin: 10 Questions Women Ask About the ABIDE Method
Have you ever wanted to study the Bible more deeply but found yourself thinking, I don’t really know enough? Maybe you’ve opened your Bible with good intentions, read a few verses, and then wondered, What am I supposed to do with this? Or perhaps you’ve started a Bible study before. You bought the book. You…
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“If You’ve Struggled to Stay Consistent in Bible Study, You Are Not Alone.”
Many Christians struggle with consistency in Bible study. Life gets busy. Motivation fades. We start reading plans with excitement and quietly abandon them a few weeks later. Sometimes we feel guilty for not being “better” at spending time with God. But consistency often grows through simple, sustainable habits — not pressure or perfection. That is…
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The ABIDE Method™: A Simple Way to Study the Bible with Confidence
What if Bible study didn’t have to feel overwhelming? What if you had a simple, repeatable process that helped you understand Scripture for yourself—without needing a seminary degree or a shelf full of commentaries? If you’ve ever opened your Bible with the desire to know God more deeply but weren’t sure where to begin, you’re…
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The ABIDE Method™ Study Is Coming September 7!
Have you ever opened your Bible because you genuinely wanted to know God’s Word—but then found yourself wondering, “Where do I even begin?” Maybe you’ve tried Bible studies, devotionals, or different study methods. Maybe you underline verses and take notes, but sometimes you still wish you understood how all the pieces fit together. Or maybe…
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From Alpha to Omega: What a Year of Scripture Writing Taught Me
There are some ideas that simply won’t leave you alone. You think about them while you’re making dinner. They come to mind when you’re praying. You jot them down on a piece of paper, thinking, Maybe someday. That’s how the idea for the Alpha and Omega Scripture Writing & Prayer Journal began. God laid it…
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Biblical Meditation vs. Contemplative Prayer: What’s the Difference?
One of the greatest sources of confusion in the church today is the word meditation. Some Christians hear warnings about contemplative prayer and assume that all meditation must be wrong. Others see the word meditation in the Bible and conclude that contemplative prayer must be biblical. Neither conclusion is correct. The truth is that biblical…
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How to Embrace the Truth
The Final Step of the ABIDE Method™ Have you ever finished a Bible study, closed your notebook, and walked away unchanged? If we’re honest, most of us have. We’ve highlighted verses. Filled pages with notes. Completed Bible studies. Attended classes. Listened to sermons. Yet sometimes we walk away with more information but little transformation. The…
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One Prayer to Pray Before You Open Your Bible
Have you ever opened your Bible with the best intentions, only to wonder where to begin? Maybe you’ve read a chapter and closed your Bible feeling like you missed something. Or perhaps you’ve been overwhelmed by the many Bible study methods, commentaries, and resources available. If that’s you, I’d like to share one simple habit…
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How to Dig Deeper Without Getting Overwhelmed
The Fourth Step of the ABIDE Method™ Have you ever opened a Bible study resource and immediately felt overwhelmed? Maybe you started looking up cross-references and ended up chasing rabbit trails for an hour. Perhaps you opened a commentary only to find pages of information that left you more confused than when you started. Or…
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How to Investigate the Meaning
The Third Step of the ABIDE Method™ Have you ever read a passage of Scripture and thought, I understand the words, but I’m not sure I understand what this actually means? You’re not alone. Many women faithfully read their Bibles for years but feel uncertain when it comes to understanding Scripture. They wonder if they’re…