How do I stay healthy and do life when most people my age and a whole lot younger are struggling to get through the day? Health is a gift from God and at any given moment we could lose it because of a tragic accident, cancer or some other debilitating disease. Yet . . . I can squander what God has entrusted to me and throw it away by poor choices I make. You don't have to look far to find people who are struggling to stay healthy. It's not that they are complaining. They have legit discomfort. Things I Do to Stay Healthy Just a few years ago I was beyond exhausted by early evening. … [Read more...]
How Psalms are Songs for the Heart and Mind
Psalms are songs to encourage and instruct your heart and mind. God shapes your emotions through reading and meditating on them day and night. There have been times in my life that I read from Psalms daily along with reading another passage. Life can get busy and it is easy to neglect to spend time in Psalms. BUT . . . God instructs us to read and meditate on the law every day! But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2 What are the Psalms? The Psalms are a beautiful collection of poetry that is divided into 5 books. They are … [Read more...]
How To Meditate on a Bible Verse
Meditating on a Bible verse is one of the best ways to allow God's word to go deep into your heart. I am excited to share some effective techniques that will help you draw closer to Jesus. The word meditation is overused in our culture today. It might be used to imply a technique for eastern religions like Hindi or it might be used by those who passionately follow Jesus. In eastern religions, the meaning of the word meditation has to do with the practice of training the mind to a mode of consciousness in order to realize a benefit. If you are a Christian, that benefit will come … [Read more...]
5 Easy Bible Journaling Strategies for Beginners
Do you want to learn how to implement 5 easy Bible journaling strategies for beginners? This will show you how to get ideas and put them on paper! Too often the empty blank on the page can be terrifying. Especially if it's in your Bible! I have been sharing about Philippians and even put together a Philippians Journaling Workbook. It has been wonderful to slow down and really go deeper with Jesus with only a few verses each day for 8 weeks. I read and journaled about Philippians 4:4-5 earlier today and thought I would share how I completed this page. Maybe you will be inspired … [Read more...]
3 Strategies to Grow in a Christ-Like Mindset
Before we act, before we speak, or before we do anything, we think. That is why these 3 strategies to grow in a more Christ-like mindset really matter. Our words and actions can sure get us in trouble and derail our journey to heaven. Eternity is at the end of the road for everyone who has ever lived on this earth. (John 5:24) Most people live their moments without a thought as to how their life will impact them for all eternity. Even Christ-followers live their fleeting days as if they won't have to make an account for their life. (James 4:14) We forget. We make bad choices. We … [Read more...]
How to Run Hard for Your Reward + Video
When you run hard for your reward, you PRESS on TOWARD your GOAL! Today we will talk about a wonderful verse from Philippians. The apostle Paul is in jail and yet he is encouraging the Philippians to pursue the race of life to gain their reward. Press on for Your Reward I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus Philippians 3:14 We get so caught up in living here on earth that most of the time we forget that there is a life that follows after our death. Everyone will live forever in one of two places. You will either live in heaven or … [Read more...]
How To Get the Most Out of Psalms
Do you love reading the Psalms? Here are some thoughts on how to get the most out of Psalms as you draw closer to Jesus Christ. Many women would say that Psalms is a favorite read during their quiet time. Although reading Psalms during my quiet time is a favorite 'go-to', I'd have to admit that I often have not put in the effort to get the most out of this treasured book. There have been hard times during my life when I soaked up all the encouragement I could glean from Psalms. I really didn't go that deep as I didn't know how or realize the storehouse hidden between the lines. Get … [Read more...]
Unlocking Your Bible with Verse Mapping
Today I'd like to share what I learned about verse mapping and how to include it in your time with Jesus as we creatively study a short passage in God's word. We have been journaling through Philippians by slowing down to examine between two and four verses each day. In comparison to reading through the Bible in one year verse mapping allows you to absorb a smaller portion of God's word. I never really felt like I knew how to study the Bible but lately, I have been learning how to really go deeper into God's word. Have you heard about verse mapping? I don't know about you, but I … [Read more...]
How to Have Right Response to Sin
Do you have the right response to sin in your life? You will learn how to change the tendency to say, "I haven't sinned," into humbly living in victory. Do you go months or even years without sinning? Probably not! Chances are that you rationalize away your sin as 'mistakes' or things you did 'wrong' like I often do. We live in a society that often explains away sin as behaviors and issues that cannot be helped without medications or therapy. I'd like to ask you to take a look at Psalm 51 with me without skimming through it and seeing it as a response to God for a heinous sin that … [Read more...]
Put No Confidence in the Flesh + Video
God wants children who are confident instead of those who are confident in the flesh. He wants us to be confident in Christ! We are continuing to take a look at the book of Philippians to learn what God has to say about walking and knowing Him. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a … [Read more...]
Momentum Bible Journaling Kit Subscription Program {Review}
Have you ever considered a Bible journaling kit but froze in your tracks because you were afraid to make the wrong choice? To answer your need, I am going to give you an honest in-depth review of the Momentum Bible Journaling Kit Subscription Program. Momentum Bible Journaling is a monthly digital subscription by Tracie of Bible Journaling Ministries. When you join the program, you pay a monthly subscription fee. Currently, in 2019 it is $25 a month, or you may pay annually and save which comes to $17 a month. Although I have been Bible journaling for about three years, I have yet to … [Read more...]
Unlock the Enemy’s Lies by Renewing Your Mind
Reading your Bible and praying daily is not the same thing as when you unlock the enemy's lies by renewing your mind. Truly walking with Jesus as you start each day isn't a bing, bang, zoom and you're done kind of thing! Maybe you don't have much free time to spend with Jesus on a daily basis in the first place. You might be thinking, "Judith, you just don't understand my life!" I don't know your life. I get that. I do! But . . . I do KNOW that unless we tap into how to Unlock the Enemy's Lies (see FREE Printable at the bottom), we don't really GET what walking with Jesus is … [Read more...]
How To SOAP Your Bible Study and Experience Jesus
If you follow these instructions on how to SOAP Your Bible Study, you'll be amazed how this simple method helps you to experience Jesus in a closer more dynamic way. I floundered for years on how to study my Bible until I learned this easy-peasy method. If you are looking to go deeper with Jesus, you will love knowing how to SOAP your Bible study! If you have between 5 and 30 minutes, you can do this! Trust me, whatever your circumstances, "Yes, you can!" How To SOAP Your Bible Study Wouldn't you love to experience Jesus in a closer and more dynamic way? In my digital journaling … [Read more...]
Why You Should Rejoice In Conflict
Learning to rejoice in conflict isn't the easiest thing to do when complaining comes naturally to most of us. Today we are looking at a very encouraging passage in Philippians 3:1 as we continue finding joy through Philippians! Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. Philippians 3:1-2 It is Hard to Rejoice in Conflict! God is telling you to rejoice even when you suffer! My dog is sweet, but that isn't true of all … [Read more...]
Do You Need Motivation to Eat Better?
Most of us know we need to eat better but lack the motivation to start, let alone maintain the journey. It doesn't take much to fall off track when you go on vacation or when family and friends visit. You might have a few pounds to lose or none at all. It makes no difference which side you fall on because even if you're skinny you can be unhealthy. It doesn't matter if your time to eat poorly is in the morning or to perk you up from that mid-afternoon slump. Maybe you are the one who goes on a junk food binge late at night. My motivation was doing great to eat better until I went on … [Read more...]
