The Wholehearted Blog

Because God spoke through real people in varying circumstances across 1,500 years, it’s important to read his words as much as possible in the context of the original writers (culture...

What we get out of the Bible largely depends on the kinds of questions we ask when reading the text. But how do we know what are the right questions...

Each of us connects to different genres differently. I love poetry and symbolism. I get a lot out of Psalms and can muster up very little appreciation for maps, genealogies,...

I’m learning to make my time with Him more about Him and how He wants to speak to me and less about my preferences and feelings. I’m learning to not...

Have you ever been on a Zoom or FaceTime call and found yourself spending most of the conversation staring at the little square with your face? Unfortunately, my quiet time has...

Recently, my daughter gave him a directive and when he began to negotiate, she said he should obey her. He responded, “I don’t want to obey. Mommy—you obey me!” Isn’t that...

While we can’t completely control our circumstances, we should do what we can to intentionally create a daily time that stills the noises and distractions of our lives, to build a...

I hope this week you are able to take some time to try out journaling and see how it can bless your quiet times. Some of my most cherished moments...

If your quiet time is boring, figure out why. Light a candle, make a really good cup of coffee, go on a quiet-time hike, grab a new journal, listen through...