My Yearly Bible Journal

I tend to brace for bad news, even when there's none to brace for.  But God's word tells me that his news is so good, it takes away my fears.  What will it take for me to believe it?  Today's passages are 1 Samuel 22-23, John 10:1-21, Psalm 114, Proverbs 15:18-19. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  ...

I'm always surprised when I find evidence that God loves me and wants me no matter what I do, but I shouldn't be.  It's everywhere I read in my Bible:  1 Samuel 18-19, John 8:48-59, Psalm 112, and Proverbs 15:12-14. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan she uses....

Freedom isn't conferred, it has to be won.  While Jesus won it for us ultimately on the cross, we participate with him in bringing it into our lives.  Today's passages say how:  1 Samuel 17, John 8:31-47, Psalm 111, Proverbs 15:10-11. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading P...

When life starts rocking, it's tempting to look to others or to self for help.  But "human help is worthless," and in this post, you'll discover the help that's so good, it's worthy of worship.  Today's passages are 1 Samuel 12-13, John 7:1-36, Psalm 108, Proverbs 15:3-4. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud o...

When life is escalating and you're spiraling, where do you go to get your bearings?  Today's passages say we go back to what matters most: Judges 19-20, John 3:22-36, Psalm 102, Proverbs 14:21-22. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan she uses.  

I'm often surprised by the folks God chooses and uses in the Bible.  They're rarely exemplary or admirable, and often, they're downright rotten, which is good news for those of us who think we're not good enough.  Today's passages are Judges 13-14, John 1:29-51, Psalm 99, Proverbs 14:14-15. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journa...

The nightly news gives us lots of reasons to doubt it, but the Bible says that a happy ending is coming that we can count on.  See if you agree:  Judges 11-12, John 1:1-28, Psalm 98, Proverbs 14:12-13. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan she uses.  

Life can be dark and bleak, and it can threaten to swallow us up, but we can find light and joy regardless of hard circumstances.  Today's passages tell how:  Judges 10, Luke 24:13-53, Psalm 97, Proverbs 14:10-11. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan she uses.  

The only qualification needed for being saved is that you need it--not that you deserve it.  Listen to more surprises about the ways we're saved from these passages:  Judges 7-8, Luke 23:26-56, Psalm 95, Proverbs 14:7-8. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan she uses.  

Though Jesus is highly exalted, he hangs out in lowly places with riff-raff and sinners.  He comes alongside those who suffer, while throwing out the bad guys.  Today's passages give us the stories:  Judges 6, Luke 23:1-25, Psalm 94, Proverbs 14:5-6. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bibl...

The good news in these passages piles up so high, I'm giddy.  See what you think:  Judges 3, Luke 22:1-38, Psalm 92, Proverbs 14:1-2. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan she uses.  

It was one of those mornings--I'd skipped my usual routine to save time, but then couldn't get going.  I finally hit restart and picked up my Bible, and I found just what I needed in Joshua 24, Luke 21:1-19, Psalm 90, and Proverbs 13:20-22. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Rea...

Feeling wanted and welcomed at the place you're most comfy, isn't this what finding home is all about?  Today's passages tell us where we can find home no matter where we are:  Joshua 16-18, Luke 19:1-27, Psalm 88, Proverbs 13:11-12. Click here for the written post of this episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan...

Does God's word impact your life--the things you do, the way you treat others, the choices you make?  Today's passages say how our lives will be impacted when we believe what God says:  Joshua 15, Luke 18:18-43, Psalm 87, Proverbs 13:9-10. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Read...

Sometimes my faith flags.  Sometimes it downright fails.  What do you do when you're in the ditch and need help?  Today's passages say:  Joshua 13-14, Luke 18:1-17, Psalm 86, Proverbs 13:7-8.   Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan she uses.  

Ever wished you could experience God in a way that felt fresh and intimately personal?  These passages say how:  Joshua 9-10, Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 84, Proverbs 13:4. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan she uses.  

The people God uses to bring his saving story through keep surprising and encouraging me. Because if he'll accept the worst woman in town, there's hope for everyone, as you'll see in Joshua 5-6, Luke 15, Psalm 82, and Proverbs 13:1. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Readin...

Does your latest life-hack or precious wear you out?  Mine has.  Today's passages say what it means to REALLY live and not bounce about:  Joshua 3-4, Luke 14, Psalm 81, Proverbs 12:28. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan she uses.  

Those who work the hardest at doing the right thing can be the hardest headed when it comes to understanding what it means to be saved. "You mean it's not about my track record?"  Nope.  These passages point to what it IS about:  Joshua 1-2, Luke 13:18-35, Psalm 80, Proverbs 12:26-27. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this...

Life has its way of bringing us down, but we don't have to let it.  We can experience the joy God promises anytime we want to.  Today's passages say how:  Deuteronomy 33-34, Luke 13:1-17, Psalm 79, Proverbs 12:25. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan she uses.  

I can get stuck in my muck and not be able to find my way out, no matter which way I turn.  But I'm learning to ask God for help.  These passages helped me out just this morning:  Deuteronomy 29-30, Luke 12:1-12, Psalm 78:1-31, Proverbs 12:19-20. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Re...

While I tend to skim across the details, some can derail me. Today's passages direct me to the One who cares about them, so I can relax: Deuteronomy 21-22, Luke 10:1-24, Psalm 74, Proverbs 12:11-12. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan she uses.  

Where do you turn when life is unsteady, overwhelming, exasperating? Today's passages point to a legal high you can't overdose on:  Deuteronomy 16-17, Luke 9:1-27, Psalm 72, Proverbs 12:7-8.   Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan she uses.  

Has faith in Jesus changed you?  Has it made you better, wiser, kinder?  These passages say what a believer's life looks like, and the news might surprise you:  Deuteronomy 11-12, Luke 8:26-56, Psalm 70, Proverbs 12:4. Click here for the written post of today's episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan she uses.  

Everyone wants to love and be loved, but not everyone knows how hard it is.  These passages help me understand what's involved, so I can step up and just do it :  Deuteronomy 5-6, Luke 7:1-35, Psalm 68:19-35, Proverbs 11:30-31. Click here for the written post of this episode. Eve reads her Bible journal aloud on this episode. Click here  for the FREE Yearly Bible Reading Plan she uses.