Resist the urge to skim and give God's Word your full attention Truth be told, sometimes I read Scripture like I’m reading an assigned book for school — reading as quickly as I can, trying to cover as much ground as possible while trying to note important details and ideas so I can pass the test.  The problem with that? Scripture isn’t a textbook we’re reading to pass a test. It’s a story that God has unfolded through each book, revealing his character, his purpose and his pl

Meditating on Proverbs 3:1–6 This spring at The Bookery, we’re exploring a simple but searching theme: lean in . To lean in is to focus. To commit fully. To stop living half-heartedly in our faith. It’s an invitation to draw closer to Christ, to let our relationship with Him shape the whole of our lives — not just the parts that feel easy, visible or convenient. As we begin this season of leaning in, we’re starting with a familiar passage: Proverbs 3:1–6  (NLT): My child, nev

This spring, our invitation is to lean in and fully commit Ever been so totally captivated by a conversation that you find yourself leaning in, hanging on every word?  Been so captivated by the work of a ministry or nonprofit that you carved time out of your busy life to volunteer, give or help find a solution?  Been so invested in a project that you couldn’t stop until it was finished, so you lean in, focused and poured every part of yourself into the work? To lean in is to