Dwelling Place: The Bible for Moms

*This episode is a little bit longer, but our marriages deserve it! How do we teach our children God's beautiful design for love, marriage, purity, and lifelong faithfulness in a culture that often promotes the opposite? In this special episode of The Dwelling Place from Entrusted Ministries, Stephanie Hickox walks through the often misunderstood Book of Song of Songs (Song of Solomon), uncovering...

What if the greatest gift you could give your children isn't protection from every hardship—but confidence in the Good Shepherd who walks with them through every valley? In today's episode of The Dwelling Place from Entrusted Ministries, Stephanie Hickox explores 2 Chronicles 1, Psalm 72, and the beloved Psalm 23. Together, we'll discover how God's wisdom, care, and presence provide everything par...

Listen to this week's episode of the Again podcast for a clear gospel illustration and a sneak peek of our content for couples ! Re-evaluate your When/Where Statement by signing up for our Dwelling Place updates. In today’s episode of The Dwelling Place , Stephanie Hickox walks through 1 Kings chapters 2–4, reflecting on the death of King David, Solomon’s prayer for wisdom, and the powerful parent...

Listen to today's episode of the Again podcast for a clear gospel illustration and a sneak peek of our content for couples ! Email Stephanie@ewach.com if your kiddos embark on the "Psalm 119 Challenge"! Finding Wisdom, Peace & Direction in God’s Word Welcome to The Dwelling Place from Entrusted Ministries. I’m Stephanie Hickox. Today, we dive into the longest chapter in all of Scripture: Psalm...

What happens when parents refuse to correct their children? And what can Christian moms and dads learn from David’s failures as a father? In this episode of The Dwelling Place from Entrusted Ministries, Stephanie Hickox begins the book of First Kings while weaving together powerful encouragement from Psalms 37, 71, and 94. As Israel transitions from King David to Solomon, we see another son rise u...

In today’s episode of The Dwelling Place from Entrusted Ministries, Stephanie Hickox walks through Psalms 111–118 and Psalm 127, uncovering timeless encouragement for Christian moms, families, and anyone longing to build their life on the firm foundation of Christ. Together, we explore what it means to fear the Lord, trust God in seasons of uncertainty, and raise children for His glory rather than...

In today’s episode of The Dwelling Place from Entrusted Ministries, Stephanie Hickox walks through 1 Chronicles chapters 26–29 and uncovers the powerful role of the doorkeepers in the house of God. Far from insignificant servants, these men were trusted protectors of the temple treasures and faithful stewards of countless daily responsibilities. As Stephanie reflects on their work, she encourages...

Today's Reading: 1 Chronicles 25, Psalm 131, 138-139, 143-145 Scripture Read or referenced: 1 Chronicles 25:7 Psalm 131 (all) Psalm 138:2, 3, 8 Psalm 139 (all) Psalm 144:12 Psalm 145:4 Philippians 1:6 Psalm 143 (various) Listen to the Again Podcast episode with GraceAnna Castleberry .This episode of The Dwelling Place Podcast explores worship, motherhood, God’s sovereignty, biblical parenting, and...

First, we'll watch a king establish the priestly duties, then we'll reflect on how we righteously handle our anger, And then we'll conclude with the only king who was also a warrior and a priest. In the last episode, David brought an abundance of gold and silver And much of what Solomon would need to build a dwelling place for the Lord. It wouldn't just be a tent anymore. God was allowing Solomon...

Today, our Bible reading plan covers 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21-22, and then Psalms 30, 97-99. We'll see a loving parent setting their child up to worship the Lord. We'll also have confirmation that though His anger is for a moment, God's favor is for a lifetime. How clearly is that displayed in the life of David?! Our first narrative for today displays one of the most controversial differences...

Today, we're nearing the end of David's life as our reading plan covers Second Samuel chapters twenty-two and twenty-three and Psalms fifty-seven and ninety-five. In our episode today, we'll meditate on a song that David wrote to give God credit for all the ways He delivered and redeemed him. And I can't help but notice when David was at his best. After we look at this passage together, we'll talk...

Initially, when I read this first story, I didn't have too much to talk about. But as I continued to read and study it--in the best way possible--I felt myself saying to the Lord, "There's so much that I still have to learn about you!" It's so refreshing to serve a God so much higher than we are! I'm thankful that no matter how long I walk with the Lord, there are still aspects of Him that are mys...

Today, as we read Psalm 28, 55, and 2 Samuel 19-20, there are moments of betrayal, victory, rebuke, restoration, clarity. It's complicated, Probably just like your life right now. But when we read the Psalms of David, I should impressed by the intimacy and the confidence he has to come before the Lord in all circumstances. He has been forced to recognize God as his protector, provider, sustainer,...

As we look at Second Samuel sixteen through eighteen, Psalms three, four, twelve, and thirteen, we'll encounter more of the fourfold consequences that Nathan laid out to David after his sin with Bathsheba and Uriah. Not only is David betrayed by his son, he keeps finding out his advisors, leaders, and those he's dealt kindly with are betraying him, too. (We have moved Psalm 28 and 52 to tomorrow's...

Today's Reading: 2 Samuel 13-15, Psalm 32, 51, 86, 122 Scripture Read or Referenced: Psalm 51 Psalm 32 2 Samuel 13-15 Psalm 86:3-4 Psalm 122:1 Do you feel like you've blown it in your parenting? Can God redeem those mistakes and sins? Yes, He truly can! Entrusted with a Child's Heart can encourage you to embrace the fresh start God has for you. This quick episode explains how this biblical parenti...

You will never, ever read a newspaper headline that accurately accuses Jesus of not being who He says He is. You will never commit a sin that Jesus' blood can't cover. You will never face a tragedy so severe that God can't make good come from it. Today, as we grieve over the sin of our beloved David, we'll rejoice at the unfailing, spotless Lamb, Jesus Christ. Today's Reading: 2 Samuel 11-12, 1 Ch...

Today, we're reading 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 19, and Psalms 20, 65, and 66. We'll ask how we balance the Scriptures that we "believe the best" about others with the fact that we're called to be "as wise as serpents and innocent as doves". Today's Reading: 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 19, Psalm 20, 65, 66 Scripture Read or Referenced: 1 Chronicles 19:1-5, 13 1 Corinthians 13:7 Matthew 10:16 James 1:...

Today, David will take the high road and not dwell in disappointment or rejection, God will grant him victory in every direction as He promised in the Davidic Covenant, and David will prove that all the success has not gone to his head. In the Psalms, we'll be warned about not walking in sinful intentions and provided with so many reasons to praise! Today's Scripture: 2 Samuel 8-9, 1 Chronicles 18...

As we read my favorite story from the life of David, I'm in awe. I see David at his best, offering the most humble, God-honoring request, and God telling him "no". But the story doesn't stop there, because God offers him something so much better! And it will result in our good as well! Although the main purpose of this story being included in Scripture is that we would understand the Davidic Coven...

As we continue to press into this idea that we serve a God that has always longed to dwell with us, we'll become more and more convinced that His presence is what transforms our homes and our motherhood as well. Today, we're focusing on Psalm 96, 100, 101, 105, and 132, and we'll take a peek at a familiar parable Jesus told. Some of these psalms have so much repetition. But just like a mom repeats...

Today will be another day we're entirely in the book of Psalms covering eight different chapters. Since these are written in poetic format, they don't take as long to read as other chapters of Scripture, so don't worry! Although the Psalms appeal to our emotions and are highly relatable, they're also deeply theological. The character of God is woven throughout. If I'm being completely vulnerable w...

Today we're studying one Chronicles 13-16 and Psalm 106 and 107. Now that David has been crowned king over all of Israel, we'll learn what he prioritized as he began his reign. We'll be reminded that as steadfast as God's love is, we can't neglect His Holiness. Today's Reading: 1 Chronicles 13-16 + Psalm 106-107 Scripture Read or Referenced: 1 Chronicles 13 (all) 1 Chronicles 14:1-2 1 Chronicles 1...

Even though we've been reading Scripture at a fast pace, we can still appreciate the extremely long wait and adversity David endured before he was finally crowned king by the entire nation of Israel. Today we enter in and enjoy the unity of the nation, and it's a challenge for us to walk in unity in the body of Christ. Today's Scripture: 2 Samuel 4-5 + 1 Chronicles 11-12 + Psalm 133 Scripture Read...

Psalm 88 is the only Psalm that doesn't resolve, but the very act of crying out to God is still a choice made in faith and God is honored by it. Whether you are in a season of joy or struggle, the Lord will meet you through the book of Psalms today! And guess what? Today we finish those genealogies in Chronicles! Give yourself a pat on the back. :) Today's Reading: 1 Chronicles 8-10 and Psalm 81,...

The genealogies continue in our reading with 1 Chronicles 6-7. It may not be completely evident to us today, but these chapters were practically relevant for the people of that time, and in order to understand why we need to visit a historical event. Then, the Psalms we're reading today come from book three and the focus is on holiness in God's people. That's reflective of the call to holiness in...