Bible Study
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The Promise of the Garden
Before the Manger, There Was a Promise If we’re honest, most of us start the Christmas story in Luke 2. You know, the angels, the shepherds, and a baby in a manger. But what if I told you the story of Christmas actually began in Genesis? Long before there was a star in Bethlehem, there was a promise in a garden. That first promise, tucked inside one of the darkest moments in human history, is what theologians call the protoevangelium, the “first gospel.” And understanding it changes the way we see Christmas, grace, and even our own relationship with God. So, grab your Bible and maybe some paper and pens,…
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Daily Faith: Finding God in the Small Things
A Bible Study on Walking Daily With God If I’m being honest, most of my life with God hasn’t happened on mountaintops. It’s happened in the middle of messy mornings, carpool lines, grocery store aisles, and quiet moments when no one else is watching. And maybe that’s true for you too. We talk a lot about big faith; the kind that moves mountains, parts seas, and rewrites stories. But what about the daily kind of faith? The quiet trust that shows up in the small things, even when life feels ordinary or unseen? That’s the kind of faith Jesus often pointed to; the kind that doesn’t need to make headlines…
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Faith That Perseveres: Holding On When God Feels Silent
A Bible Study on Pressing In Have you ever prayed for something for so long that you started to wonder if God was even listening? Maybe you’ve felt like you were doing all the right things: showing up at church, reading your Bible, praying faithfully, and yet, life still felt stuck. You’re not alone. Persevering faith isn’t about perfect patience or unshakable optimism. It’s about trusting God when the waiting stretches longer than you imagined and the answers don’t come the way you hoped. It’s about staying in the race, one step at a time, when your strength runs out and all you have left is hope in Him. When…
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Faith in Community: There’s Strength in Numbers
A Bible Study on the Power of Community If you’ve ever tried to do everything on your own (your faith, your family, your calling), you know how exhausting it can be. I’ve been there too. There was a time when I thought that being “strong in faith” meant being independent, handling my struggles privately, and showing up to church with a smile even when I was falling apart inside. But God never designed faith to be a solo mission. In fact, from the very beginning, He made us for community, real, messy, encouraging, life-giving community. Let’s look at what that really means. The Power of “Koinonia” In Acts 2:42–47, we…
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Faith That Forgives
A Bible Study on Living What We Believe Forgiveness. Just reading that word might stir up some uncomfortable feelings. For most of us, forgiveness is not natural. It feels costly. It means letting go of our right to get even, our desire to make someone feel the pain they caused us, or our instinct to cut them off forever. Yet forgiveness is not only central to the gospel, it’s commanded by God and essential for our own freedom. In this study, we’ll walk through three key truths about forgiveness: Along the way, we’ll look at the examples of Joseph, Jesus, and the parable of the unforgiving servant to see what…
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Faith in Action
A Bible Study on Living What We Believe Faith without works is dead. That’s what James 2:17 says, and it’s a verse that stops us in our tracks. But what does it mean? How do we live out a faith that is alive, not useless? This Bible study will walk through examples of faith in action from Scripture (Abraham, Noah, Jeremiah, Jonah, and the rich man) and show what it means for us today. What Does James 2:17 Mean? James 2:17 says: “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” At first, this can feel confusing. After all, Ephesians 2:8–9 reminds us we are saved by…
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Faith Through Words
A Bible Study for Your Daily Life Can I be honest? Sometimes I say things I immediately wish I could take back. Maybe it’s a sharp comment to a coworker, a frustrated word to my kids, or even just gossip I didn’t realize I was passing along. We’ve all been there, right? I’ve realized that words aren’t just words, they carry weight. They can build someone up or tear someone down, sometimes in an instant. Maybe that’s why James 3 in the Bible feels like it was written just for me (and maybe for you, too). It feels so relatable and so necessary. He talks straight about how our words…
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How to Grow Your Faith (Even If It Feels Small)
The UnPerfected Life Podcast – Episode Recap & Devotional Thoughts Faith isn’t something we wake up with one morning. It’s not instant, automatic, or effortless. Faith is planted like a seed and grows little by little as we choose to trust God each day. Sometimes, faith begins small, like just one prayer, one verse, or one simple “yes.” But when we keep showing up with God, that faith becomes strong and steady. In this post, we’ll explore where faith starts, how it grows, what nourishes it, and the incredible promise of what it can become. Where Faith Begins For me, faith began at home. My dad only had about a…
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What is Faith?
The UnPerfected Life Podcast – Episode Recap & Devotional Thoughts Faith. It’s a word we hear a lot in church, in songs, and even in everyday conversations. But what does it really mean? Is it just about believing in something you can’t see? Or is it something deeper, something that shapes how we live every single day? In this week’s episode of The UnPerfected Life Podcast, we explore the question: “What is faith?” and why it’s essential for walking with God in every season of life. What Faith Really Means Hebrews 11:1 tells us: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not…
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Why Do You Trust God?
The UnPerfected Life Podcast – Episode Recap & Devotional Thoughts Faith. Trust. Hope. Sometimes these words feel big and abstract, and other times, they feel personal, immediate, and necessary. In this week’s episode of The UnPerfected Life Podcast, I want to dive into the question: “Why do we trust God?”, not just in theory, but in the messy, real parts of life. Trust is Built, Not Instant Trusting God doesn’t usually happen all at once. It’s built piece by piece, moment by moment, prayer by prayer, trial by trial. Looking back over my life, I can see a trail of God’s fingerprints, evidence of His provision, peace, and presence. Psalm…
