Last week was all sorts of fun as we celebrated the launch of this new site. Thank you for showing up to the party, it wouldn’t have been the same without you.
After throwing a big bash you’re usually left feeling contented yet tired. You slowly clean up after the guests, washing dishes and tidying up, reliving the highlights of the event.
But, after you recover from hosting, you might ask, “What now? What should I do now that we’ve done all that?”
I think the answer is simple yet hard at the same time. You go back to the basics—back to the main thing.
You are different than before but you still need to return to that which grounds you. Flying in the clouds is fun for a season but planting your feet on solid ground steadies you and helps you focus again.
So let’s go back to the Bible, back to the basics, to the place where we grow deeper more than wider.
Summer is quickly approaching and it can be easy to check-out spiritually. Let’s be intentional about getting into the Word and starting this season off right.
My friend Wendy and a slew of other women just finished a 40 Day No Sugar Fast. It was hard and wonderful heart-work. So, now what? What do you do after you’ve said “no” to refined sugar and “yes” to being refined by His Sweet Presence? Wendy has invited us all to join her on reading through the bible starting on Monday, June 1st.
Wendy Speake is a Christian by grace, an actress by trade and a writer for the sheer delight of it. She is a devoted wife, intentional mother to three boys, a gracious hostess and a compassionate friend. Join Wendy as she reads through the Bible, you’ll be glad you did.
This time last year I hosted the Psalms Series, 36 days of devotional style guest posts that walk you through a Psalm a day. If you haven’t yet gone through this series, or want to go through it again, head on over here and get started.
You can find the Psalms Series under the Resources tab on this site. Start today and end on July 5th or go at your own pace.
Or maybe you just need an easy tool to help you study the bible in a deeper way? Head on over to try a simple exercise as you Dig Into God’s Word.
Looking for a bible study in your area? I highly recommend joining a Precept Upon Precept class. Click here to find a group near you.
After a big rush it is easy to coast in our faith. Let’s be mindful of the enemy’s schemes—he’d like nothing better than for us to checkout and avoid God’s Word.
Whether you join a bible study, start reading-through the Bible, read a Psalm a day or try your hand at studying God’s Word inductively, let’s commit to getting more grounded in His Truth and asking for His help in applying what we learn.
I’ve been neglecting His Word and I am ready to get back to His life-giving, powerful, best-seller of all time book; the B-I-B-L-E. There is no other book like it. Let’s feast upon it.
What is your favorite way to study God’s Word?
Seek the LORD while He may be found;
call on Him while He is near.”
P.S. Linking up with Kelly for the #RaRaLinkup and Holly for #Testimony Tuesday. Join us!
P.P.S In case you missed it I announced the winners from the Launch Week giveaways over on Facebook. If you did not win, head on over here to access your free gift.
You are so right. You have to stay intentional about it. We can tend to get lazy about it. Distractions can be a issue. We need the Word so badly.
Indeed, hoping this post is a line in the sand for me and many others.
Keeping the main thing, the main thing – always a great way to return to our first love. So glad your launch week went smashingly and so blessed that you are returning us to where it all started. I’m finishing up an 8-week study with a beautiful group of woman in my living room and looking forward to some summer refreshment with Him (sitting at His feet and listening to His heart) before we resume again in August. God is so faithful to meet us through His word!
Hi Tiffany- Thank you. Curious, what study have y’all been doing? A summer “sitting at His feet and listening to His heart”- I like that.
Love this! You are absolutely right, it’s time to get back to the main thing. Love doing this journey with you.
You too friend. It’s time to return. Hosea 6:3
I started reading through the Bible each year 10 years ago after a family crisis. Each time through I learn more. I like Wendy’s idea of using a journaling Bible. I love being able to begin each day in prayer and study. Definitely a way God turned an awful time into good in my life. Blessings to you Katie!
What a balm His Word is. Thank you Deb for your post today and for sharing about how His Word has sustained you.
Is it weird to be so proud of someone you barely know? Because I’m so proud of you, friend! I wish I could’ve been a bigger part of your launch week, but some weeks are going by with extra time and some weeks are just absorbed in time with kiddos and the business. I’m still finding my balance.
I loved what you said here: “Flying in the clouds is fun for a season but planting your feet on solid ground steadies you and helps you focus again.”
I feel like I’m finding that solid ground again. The first few weeks I was just hovering above the trees, enjoying the scenery beneath me. But my goodness, that can tire a girl’s wings. 😉 So now I’m just looking for that routine and I’m pleased to say I think I’m finding it.
As for the precept classes I just love Inductive Study. I think it’s what really tipped the scales for me in enjoying God’s Word so much!
So glad I visited you today, Katie!
Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to comment. I love inductive study too- it’s made a huge difference. I don’t always take the time I should with it, but every part of the lesson helps me to be more grounded. Happy Summer and I’m looking forward to connecting in TX!
We always have to come back to source, our only source! I am what I am by His grace and whatever I do “blogging, working, doing the dishes, cleaning, giving bible study” I cannot do it without Jesus. Because without Him I’m nothing, I can’t do nothing. The Bible says “without me you can’t do anything”. We always have to be connected to right source, going always back to basics. Thanks for encouraging me today, loved your post and your blog design! Blessings!
W/Love,
Tayrina from TGAWrites