John 4
Tiffany
Learning the Practice of Lectio Divina: John ...

I shared some reflections a few weeks ago. Although I've been a Bible learner and disciple of Christ for many years, I do not yet have this walk figured out. It's filled with missteps and mistakes, and even when I re-read some of my prior posts, I can see how I could have represented the truth more fully and adequately. It is humbling to know that God still brings truth even in our tiny bit of understanding. 


Learning the Practice of Lectio Divina: John 4:11-12
John 4
Tiffany
Intro to John 4: I Am He

Today, we start a Bible study I've refused to write for months. It is a chapter out of my dark soul and a testament to the bright communion God showed me over a long, swarthy night. I know I need to sit still and get some of the messy, messy work God has graciously done down on paper. I dread it and welcome it all in one. 

Intro to John 4: I Am He
Esther
Tiffany
For Such A Time As This: So It Begins!

Let the theatrics begin!

For Such A Time As This: So It Begins!
Old Soul Thoughts
Tiffany
Limitless Service

Anything, God. 

Limitless Service
Romans
Tiffany
Intro to Romans 6, 7, & 8: Facts of Freedom

If I could only choose a few chapters to keep in my Bible, it would include Romans 6-8. They have been the most frustrating chapters (I lacked understanding) and the most liberating (I finally grasped the truth).

Intro to Romans 6, 7, & 8: Facts of Freedom

Romans

Being More: The Final Study of Romans 6, 7, and 8

Being More: The Final Study of Romans 6, 7, and 8

Today, we wrap up the Romans 6, 7, and 8 study. I can officially say this is the shortest and longest Bible study I've ever written in my dozen years of blogging. Holy cow. I published the first Romans post on April 30, and we've only made it through three chapters in eight months. I'd love to say it's because we went super deep, but it was more that Tiffany went super slow. As I ponder 2022, this was a year for the books. I left my corporate fintech career of nearly 20 years, went to Brooklyn to run a different fintech company, added three girls to our household through fostering (for a total of 9 in our family now), and I got in some naps. And I super overdid it on my coffee addiction. Wowza.

The Groanings of Life

The Groanings of Life

I've written before about a section of this scripture called Wordless Groans. It was one of those writings I wrote for myself, and I continue to re-read it in various seasons. We can divide Romans 8:18-30 by the "groanings" discussed: (1) Creation groans (verses 18-22); (2) We, believers, groan (verses 23-25); (3) The Holy Spirit groans (verses 25-30). Three "Groans"

Moving Forward: Romans 8

Moving Forward: Romans 8

"You're so hard on yourself. But remember, everyone has a chapter they don't read out loud. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life. At the mistakes that gave you wisdom, at the suffering that gave you strength. Despite everything, you still move forward and continue to persevere. Remember, no matter how dark it gets, the sun will rise again."

Intro to Romans 6, 7, & 8: Facts of Freedom

Intro to Romans 6, 7, & 8: Facts of Freedom

If I could only choose a few chapters to keep in my Bible, it would include Romans 6-8. They have been the most frustrating chapters (I lacked understanding) and the most liberating (I finally grasped the truth).