One of the first things I whispered into each of my children’s little ears after meeting them for the first time was the promise that I would teach them everything I know about Jesus. I started with reading them The Jesus Storybook Bible, and then one by one I took them through the Fruit of …
9 Ways to Organize Your Prayer Life
Are you trying to organize your prayer life? Then check out these 9 methods for getting your prayer life organized! If you’ve been around here for long, then you know that I love my prayer notebook. When I shared that my prayer life was a mess, making a prayer notebook was one of the first …
What is a Prayer Notebook (and Why Do You Need One)?
Have you come across the idea of a prayer notebook, but you’re just not sure what it is? Then you are in the right spot! Read on, my friend! Prayer can be a bit of a mystery. In theory it sounds good, but for some of us it raises more questions than it answers. Often …
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3 Simple Ways to Fight Distraction While Praying
Do you need help fighting distractions while you’re praying? You’re not alone! It doesn’t matter what group of women I’m talking to. When it comes to why we don’t pray the way we should, the number one complaint I hear is: “I get so distracted!” Not only do distractions keep us from praying, but when …
10 Resources to Transform Your Prayer Life
Most of us want to grow in our prayer life, but we just aren’t sure where to start. In the Intentional By Grace Book Club we are talking this week about the spiritual discipline of prayer. We’re learning that God’s Word makes it clear that Jesus expects us to pray. Colossians 4:2 says, “Devote yourselves to prayer, …
The One Question to Ask Before Buying a Devotional Book
Devotional books are one of the most popular gifts Christians like to give to others, but there is one question you need to ask before you buy another devotional book. People buy devotional books for milestones like birthdays and graduations. One or two devotional books always find their way under the Christmas tree, and what …
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5 Questions to Ask at the Start of a New Bible Study
Are you ready to study a new book of the Bible? Be sure to ask these five questions first! **If you’re interested in checking out this post in video format, you can CLICK HERE to watch it directly on YouTube, or just hit the play button below: The Bible is meant to be read theologically. This …
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Tips for Choosing the Best Devotional Book
Today I’m talking about devotional books and what to watch out for when using them as your sole spiritual nourishment. I think it can be a little bit confusing when we start talking about devotional books because the Christian lingo is so diverse. We use phrases like: “spending time in God’s Word,” “doing devotions”, and …
How to Choose a Good Study Bible
Are you wondering which Study Bible you should use? Once you start studying God’s word for yourself, having a good Study Bible can come in handy. Through the years, I’ve used various Study Bibles, but I’ve learned that all Study Bibles aren’t created equal. There are a lot of really good ones out there, but then …
Bible Reading Plans Vs. Bible Study
Are you confused about the difference between Bible reading plans and Bible studies? Perhaps this post will help. There is a difference between Bible reading and Bible study. For many, it’s woven together seamlessly into their daily devotional time with the Lord, but for others of us, it has taken some time to get …
One Simple Way to Read the Bible More Than You Are Right Now
Nothing brings more comfort to me than reading God’s Word with an expectant heart. No matter how long I have to devote to my reading, God always speaks into my heart as I read the pages of His Word. But as a mom of three young children, spending more time in the Word can be …
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Book Review – Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds
I took some time to poll the readers of Intentional By Grace at the beginning of this year. One of the questions I asked was, “Are you satisfied with the amount of time you spend in God’s Word?” Of the 650+ responses, 85% of those who responded said they were NOT satisfied with their time …
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