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Why Your Family Needs You To Study The Bible

Why Your Family Needs You To Study The Bible
If you’ve ever questioned whether your time in the Word really matters when no one else sees it, let me gently remind you: it matters more than you think.

Your time in Scripture isn’t just for you. It sets the tone of your home.

In a world that wants to distract, discourage, and disorient your marriage, your kids (everything, really), it's important that you're intentional about making your home a place of clarity, peace, and truth. 

That starts with your own personal time in the Word, sweet friend. Not perfect study. Not obligatory study. But faithful study
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🟣 Why Your Study Time Has a Ripple Effect

Even if no one else sees your early-morning Bible open on the kitchen table or your quiet prayer whispered between dishes, God sees it. 

And whether you realize it or not, your family feels it.

When your heart is aligned with God’s truth, it changes how you respond when your child melts down. How you engage in conflict with your spouse. How you prioritize time, energy, and boundaries.

This isn’t about you being the spiritual leader of your house. We know that role is reserved for your husband. 

This is about being anchored, so your home doesn’t drift with every mood, trend, or headline.

Scripture says,
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105 (ESV)
Jesus also reminds us in Matthew 5:14a,
"You are the light of the world."
 You can’t be the light for your family if your own lamp is empty. Let Him fill you first.

 🟣 How To Start (Even If You Feel Spiritually Stuck)

You don’t need an elaborate system to start studying Scripture with impact. Here’s a simple framework that works even in full, noisy seasons:

1. Pick a place.
Even five minutes of reading in the same chair, corner, or nook can become sacred ground. Consistency builds clarity.

2. Choose one small section of Scripture.
Start with a short passage (1–2 paragraphs). Example: Colossians 3:12–17 is rich with wisdom for the home. (Caution: read more than just a verse - surrounding context is important.)

3. Ask 3 questions as you read:
  • What does this show me about God?
  • What does this expose in me?
  • How can I obey God in my home and marriage today?
4. Speak it out loud.
Even if it’s just one verse, let your ears hear truth. Romans 10:17 says,
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” (ESV)
5. Invite your kids into it — not by preaching at them, but by letting them see you prioritize it.
I once heard about a mom who started leaving her Bible open on the kitchen counter, just as a reminder to herself — and her kids began asking questions about the verses they saw. Tiny seeds.

🟣 Scriptures to Ground You in This

Here are a few verses to guide and encourage your heart as you begin or deepen your personal study:

  • Deuteronomy 6:6–7
“And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children…”
  • Isaiah 26:3
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”
  • Psalm 1:2–3
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night… In all that he does, he prospers.”

🟣 Final Thought:

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect morning routine, the quiet house, or the ideal devotional plan to begin... take the pressure off. (And the procrastination, let's be real.)

God honors your effort, not your aesthetics.

Your study shapes your responses. Your tone. Your discernment. Your legacy.

Start NOW. 

Start small, stay consistent, and let the fruit show up in the unseen — the way you hold space, speak peace, and walk in wisdom.

If you haven't already grabbed this month's free download, be sure to check out 30 Scriptures to Pray Over Your Home. Grab it here!

Which Bible Study Method Is Right For YOU? A Simple Breakdown.

Which Bible Study Method Is Right For YOU? A Simple Breakdown.
I used to feel so overwhelmed by all the Bible study methods out there. 

SOAP, inductive, verse mapping, color-coding, commentary deep-dives… whew

As a busy wife and mom, I just needed something that worked and made sense.

The truth is—there’s no “one size fits all” method. But there is a best method for you, in this season.

Let’s break down a few simple ones:

SOAP (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer):
This one’s my favorite for busy mornings. You write the verse out or simply summarize it, observe what it’s saying, journal out applications you feel called to make personally, and respond in prayer. It’s simple but deep.

SPECK (Sin to avoid, Promise to claim, Example to follow, Command to obey, Knowledge about God):
This one is more of an overall observation method to help you pull out wisdom you could potentially miss. This is great when you need a little guidance finding application straight from the text—especially if you struggle to see how the Bible connects to your daily life.

Verse Mapping:
If you like digging into the original language and comparing translations, this one’s for you. There is so much more depth when you realize why an author was using a specific word, or learn what other meaning is behind the word they used. It’s a little more detailed, but super rich if you want to grow in understanding.

Bible Digest Method (a.k.a. Homiletics):
This one’s amazing for bigger passages or teaching others. For clarification, let me state that I believe Scripture prohibits women from preaching to men or having authority over them, so this method is not for the purpose of preparing a typical sermon. However, Titus 2 does command older women to teach the younger and this method could be used to help you better understand what you are going to teach younger women (or children). You summarize the main idea, find key points, and think about how to apply and share it.

I always tell women this: the best Bible study method is the one that helps you actually understand and apply what you read. 

It’s not about doing what’s trending—it’s about doing what helps you connect with the Word.

This week, try a new method! I created a little freebie Bible Study Tool Kit (with SOAP and SPECK templates) to help you experiment and find your favorite.




The Difference Between Reading and Studying the Bible

The Difference Between Reading and Studying the Bible
Please tell me you've done this too and I'm not the only one:

Have you ever sat down to “read your Bible” while mentally planning dinner, folding laundry one-handed, or hollering at a toddler to stop climbing the furniture?

We love Jesus. We want to be in the Word. But in the busyness of being a wife, a mom, and a keeper of the home, it’s easy to slip into “check the box” Bible time.

☑️ Read a Psalm? Check.
☑️ Prayed a quick prayer? Check.
☑️ Had quiet...ish time? Check.

But what was that Psalm about? Umm… no clue. Something about praising? Or maybe it was enemies falling into a pit?

Yeah. I’ve been there too.

Here’s the thing—I’ve learned the hard way that reading and studying are not the same thing.

Reading is good. Absolutely. Reading gets the Word in front of us. It introduces us to truth. It reminds us of who God is and what He’s done.

Reading whole chapters or books in one sitting gives us a bird’s-eye view of what the author is saying and how it all fits together. We should read the Bible!

But studying?

Studying is where transformation begins.

Studying is what takes God’s Word off the page and plants it deep in our hearts. It’s where truth starts to shape our thoughts… and that changes everything: our words, our tone, our parenting, our priorities, our marriages.

📝 Reading gives you information.

❤️ Studying leads to understanding.

🔥 And understanding? That’s what leads to transformation.

If you’ve been faithfully reading your Bible and still feel like you’re stuck, unsure, or not really being changed, let me just say—you are not alone. I was there for years.

But when I slowed down…

When I stopped trying to speed through a chapter just to feel accomplished…

When I started asking real questions of the text—that’s when things began to shift.

Here are some simple, powerful questions you can begin asking as you study:

📖 Hermeneutical Questions for Deeper Bible Study

OBSERVATION (What does the text say?):

  • What words or phrases are repeated?
  • Who is speaking? Who is the audience?
  • What commands are given (and to whom, specifically - and what reasons are given for obeying the command)?
  • What contrasts or comparisons are made?
  • Are there any cause-and-effect relationships?
  • What seems important, emphasized, or central to the passage?
INTERPRETATION (What does it mean?):

  • What did this mean to the original audience?
  • What is the main idea or message of this chapter?
  • Are there cultural or historical details I should understand better?
  • How does this passage fit into the surrounding context (the chapters before and after)?
  • What does this passage reveal about God’s character?
APPLICATION (How should it change me?):

  • What truth do I need to believe or remember today?
  • Is there a command to obey, a sin to confess, or a promise to trust?
  • How does this apply to my role as a wife? As a mom?
  • How does this passage challenge my thinking or behavior?
  • What will I do differently today because of what I’ve studied?

Sweet friend, you don’t need hours of uninterrupted quiet to be transformed. You just need a heart that’s hungry to hear from God.

You do not...let me repeat: you DO NOT need to do all of this in one day! 

Sometimes it takes me an entire week to deeply study one single chapter of Scripture. 

So here’s one simple step to take this week:

📖 Pick a short, powerful chapter like Titus 2.

It’s only 15 verses—but it’s full of wisdom for how to live as a godly woman in today’s world. Read it slowly. Read it more than once. Ask questions. Write notes. Pray over it.

You don’t need fancy tools or a theology degree. You just need a teachable spirit and a willingness to slow down and study.

The Word is living and active. It will equip us to do the work. We don't need to approach the Bible feeling like we can instantly obey perfectly.

And if today, all you can do is read one verse out loud while folding a towel or stirring a pot of spaghetti sauce (or gravy, if you're Italian), know this: God sees you. He honors your hunger. And He will meet you right in the middle of your motherhood mess.

One verse at a time. One quiet moment at a time. One transformed heart at a time.

Bible Study for the Mom with Teenagers: Fighting for Truth in a Loud World

Bible Study for the Mom with Teenagers: Fighting for Truth in a Loud World
Raising teenagers in today’s world can feel like spiritual warfare. 

Maybe that's because the vast majority of the time, it is.

There’s so much noise—from social media, school pressures, cultural confusion—and sometimes we feel like our voice is the last one they want to hear. 

But mama, your voice still matters. 

And even more importantly, your example matters.

When you prioritize Bible study, you're not just feeding your own soul—you're modeling what it looks like to stay rooted in truth. 

Your teens need to see that faith isn’t just something you just talk about on Sundays. It’s something you fight for daily. 

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 encourages us: 
“And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children.” 
That teaching doesn’t stop when they grow taller than us. (If it did, I would have stopped when my kids were in elementary school. If you know me, you know. #shortgirlproblems)

Set the tone in your home by making Bible study visible and normal. 

Let your teen see you reading the Word, journaling, or praying. 

Invite them to read with you—maybe once a week over breakfast, during dinner, or before bed. 

Ask what they’re struggling with and offer Scripture that speaks to it. They may roll their eyes at first, but seeds are being planted.

Here are a few ways to stay grounded and pour truth into your teens:

  • Have a personal Bible reading plan and share what you're learning (not sure where to start with a personal reading plan? Email me or comment below and let's chat so I can help you create one!)
  • Ask your teen to join you for one verse or one short devotional each week
  • Listen to worship music whenever you're in the car together
  • Text them Scripture or encouragement (they’re already on their phones!)
  • Pray for them—and with them—regularly
  • Start a blessing journal you share with your teen where you both write answered prayers, gratitude, or where you saw God at work that day
  • Create a Scripture scavenger hunt by hiding index cards with verses or prayers in their backpack, shoes, bathroom mirror, or car
  • Do a service project together (like at a food pantry or helping a neighbor) to spark faith conversations in real-life moments
  • Build a worship + testimony playlist together and include a few audio clips of you sharing prayers or stories of God’s faithfulness
  • Set up a family group chat for spiritual encouragement to share verses, prayers, or reminders of God’s truth throughout the week
  • Celebrate spiritual milestones (like baptism, finishing a Bible study, or stepping out in faith) with a special meal or small gift
  • Host a faith and food night by inviting your teen’s friends over for pizza and a short devo, prayer, or testimony time
This season requires perseverance, but it’s holy work. Don’t give up. 

Galatians 6:9 promises, 
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” 
Stay rooted so you can guide them well. We can't be the moms our kids need apart from Christ. This season requires intentionality in abiding in Him.

Bible Study in the Chaos: Tips for Moms of New Babies and Little Ones

Bible Study in the Chaos: Tips for Moms of New Babies and Little Ones
If you’re in the trenches of motherhood with spit-up on your shoulder, three hours of sleep (on a good night), and a toddler clinging to your leg, I see you. 

And I want you to hear me loud and clear: you are not failing if your Bible study doesn’t look like it used to.

This sacred season of motherhood—yes, even in its exhaustion—is one the Lord sees. 

He’s not asking for quiet time perfection. He’s inviting you into communion, however messy or short it may be. 

Isaiah 40:11 says, 
“He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.” (emphasis mine)
What a sweet picture of His gentleness with mothers.

Maybe right now, your study looks like meditating on one verse all day. 

Write it on a sticky note and put it on your bathroom mirror or the fridge. Use feeding times or nap rocking as moments to pray that verse or ask the Lord to help you understand it more deeply. 

Listen to an audio Bible while folding laundry or playing blocks on the floor (bonus: your kids hear it then too!). 

Hang Scripture verse cards in your home where you’ll see them often. 

Music counts too! Sing hymns over your home and your heart while loading or unloading the dishwasher.

Quick wins for this season:
  • Pick one verse a day and meditate on it (work on memorization, look up the context and make sure you understand the author's intention and meaning so you meditate on truth rather than opinion or incorrect interpretation)
  • Use audio Bibles—play it in the background while you’re nursing or changing diapers
  • Stick Scripture cards around the house for bite-sized truth
  • Pray Scripture during feedings or even during midnight wake-ups (have you seen my Titus 2 or 1 Peter Prayer Cards?)
Most importantly: give yourself grace. 

God is not grading your Bible study. He simply desires for your heart to prioritize Him. Even five minutes with the Lord can change your entire day when it’s done in faith. 

Let Matthew 11:28 remind you that Jesus beckons you: 
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

If you feel like you're reading for a more structured Bible study, reach out to me! I have been praying over the idea of offering customized Bible study plans, based on your style of learning, the time you have available, and what you'd like to study. This would also be an opportunity to learn new Bible study methods to help you dig in deeper.

In the meantime, check out the other digital tools available, and let me know what ONE thing you'll do today to prioritize God in your day!

 
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As a Christian, it can be embarrassing to admit I've been married three times. 

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