Musings
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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…
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The ABIDE Method™ Is Here! A New Way to Study the Bible with Confidence
Have you ever opened your Bible, eager to spend time with God, only to wonder, Where do I start? Or maybe you’ve read a passage and thought, I know I should understand this better, but I’m not sure how. If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re not alone. For years, I’ve loved studying God’s Word,…
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How to Behold the Text
The Second Step of the ABIDE Method™ One of the biggest mistakes we make when studying Scripture is rushing ahead to ask, “What does this mean?” before we’ve taken time to notice what the text actually says. I’ve done it myself. We read a verse, recognize a familiar phrase, and immediately jump to interpretation. We…
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The ABIDE Method™
A Simple, Repeatable Way to Study God’s Word for Yourself Have you ever opened your Bible with the best intentions, only to close it a few minutes later feeling frustrated or confused? Maybe you’ve read the passage but aren’t sure what it means. Maybe you’ve completed dozens of Bible studies over the years but still…