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Continue reading →: God’s Timeless CommunicationThe development of the canon of Scripture is not just a historical footnote; it is a vital part of God’s overarching redemptive plan. Finalized in the first century, the Word of God has since served as the primary means through which He communicates with His church. During the Old Testament…
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Continue reading →: Withstanding the Winds of ChangeWe find comfort in our routines, locations, relationships, and health. Change, whether positive or negative, brings stress into our day-to-day lives. When life is interrupted, emotions run high. When fear of the future presents itself, we have questions: What if I lose my job? What if my family must relocate?…
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Continue reading →: Idols of the HeartWhen we think about broken relationships, it’s often the hidden issues that do the most damage. We can easily point fingers and blame “relationship problems,” but the truth is that our character flaws often seep into our interactions, clouding our connections with others. Picture a life centered on God, where…
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Continue reading →: When God Seems Silent: Is He Really Doing Nothing in Our Waiting?There are moments in life when it feels like heaven is quiet—when our prayers echo back in silence, our plans stall, and we’re left asking the hard question: Is God doing anything while I wait? If you’ve ever found yourself in that space—desperate for direction, aching for resolution, wondering if your…
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Continue reading →: Lament or Complaint?Although “lament” and “complaint” have some things in common, biblically they cannot be mistaken for each other. Time after time, we see God’s dissatisfaction with complaining and grumbling; most evident are the grumbling Israelites in Exodus. Lamenting, however, seems common and acceptable. How can we express ourselves openly and honestly…
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Continue reading →: Developing Discernment in Choices for Reading: Why it Matters“I think I will just read dead people,” I remarked as the penned words (freshly planted in my memory) hit the trash can. Confirmation of early morning news revealed the deplorable acts committed by a popular author, grandson of an evangelical icon. Yet, the flow of his work, piercing words…
Debbie Swindell is devoted to discipling and mentoring women in her community, the local church, and through her home-based ministry. With a deep passion to help them know God’s Word, she guides them to study it with understanding, and live it faithfully, especially in life’s hardest seasons. Debbie is the author of Mornings With an Everyday Theologian and The Freedom Series. She writes from her home in the Arkansas River valley.
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