The Wholehearted Blog
Praying What You Got
By Meghan DeWalt The toddler carries over the same board book I’ve read thrice within an hour. The husband pops out of his office to check in, ask a question,...
Earnest Prayers
In this article, Grace McCready reflects on the lessons we can learn from Elijah's prayer life. Drawing from the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel, the author highlights Elijah's respect...
Breathing Fresh Life Into Old Routines
In "Three Ways to Inspire Your Quiet Time" Erica Hunt offers practical advice for enriching personal devotion and Bible study by spending time in nature to witness God's glory and...
Good News to Remember
In this article, adapted from "Surrender Your Story" by Tara Sun, the author addresses the frustration and confusion that can arise when reading the Bible. Many have experienced the disappointment...
How to Read the Bible
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...
Four Questions You Should Ask When Reading the Bible
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...
A Quick Guide to Scripture Genres
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,...
Desire is Not Required
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...
Keeping Your Focus on Jesus
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...
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