Donna is a wife, mother, grandmother, writer, and Biblical counselor. She has been blogging through the Bible each year since 2012. She loves God's Word and sharing how freeing and practical it is. She is certified through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors.
Have you noticed how anger and disrespect seem to be everywhere?
People are quick to criticize, slow to listen, and increasingly unwilling to submit to any authority. Whether it’s in homes, schools, churches, politics, or social media, anger has become almost a badge of honor.
But what if these attitudes are symptoms of something much deeper?
Today’s readings reveal the devastating cost of compromise, the influence our lives have on the next generation, and why our response to authority ultimately reveals something about our relationship with God Himself.
The consequences are far greater than damaged relationships or a divided culture. They reach into eternity.
Have you ever looked at the headlines and wondered, How did we get here?
Our world seems to be changing at breathtaking speed. Truth is ridiculed, evil is celebrated, and many believers wonder if there’s anything we can do to make a difference.
The first-century church faced a culture every bit as hostile to the gospel. Yet within a few decades, ordinary believers were accused of “turning the world upside down.”
How did they do it?
Was it political influence? Better marketing? Larger platforms?
No. They believed the gospel was the power of God to change hearts, and they trusted the Holy Spirit to work through ordinary people.
Today we’ll discover why the answer to our world’s deepest problems is still the same—and what God calls each of us to do while we wait for His return.
How do you respond when someone falsely accuses you, mistreats you, or wounds you deeply?
Our natural instinct is to defend ourselves, get even, or at least make sure everyone knows our side of the story. But what if God’s strategy is completely different?
Today we’ll watch Paul and Silas respond to brutal injustice in a way that seems almost impossible. Instead of bitterness, they worship. Instead of revenge, they show mercy. And God uses their response to save an entire household.
We’ll also talk about the everyday hurts that come to all of us—from rude strangers and difficult family members to betrayal by people we trusted—and discover the surprising way believers are called to fight back.
Is it growing up in a Christian home? Going to church? Being baptized? Taking communion? Trying to live a good life? Praying the sinner’s prayer years ago? Or simply believing there is a God?
Many people assume they are Christians because of something they did—or because of what they don’t do anymore. But is that what the Bible teaches?
In today’s New Testament reading, we’ll discover why the early church fought so fiercely to protect the gospel from anything that added human effort to God’s grace. We’ll also examine the difference between outward religion and genuine heart transformation.
And from Proverbs, we’ll consider something surprisingly practical: what God thinks about making careless promises and why our words should reflect faithful, trustworthy hearts.
Have you ever wondered why some Christians seem drawn to teaching while others naturally encourage, organize, serve, lead, or show mercy?
Those differences aren’t accidents.
God intentionally gifts each believer differently—not to compete with one another, but to strengthen His church and spread the gospel.
But what if those different gifts even explain why sincere Christians sometimes disagree?
In today’s readings we’ll see how God used the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas to expand His kingdom instead of hindering it. We’ll also discover how to recognize the spiritual gifts God has given us and why using them is essential.
And from our Old Testament reading we’ll meet a king who faced impossible odds, yet discovered a powerful secret about prayer that every overwhelmed believer needs to remember.
What if you’ve done everything you knew to do… and your child still isn’t walking with the Lord?
It’s one of the deepest heartaches many Christian parents experience. We faithfully taught God’s Word, prayed, took them to church, and tried to model a Christian life. Yet somewhere along the way, they wandered—or never seemed to embrace the gospel at all.
Did we fail?
Or could it be that we’ve misunderstood an important biblical principle about parenting?
Today’s readings offer hope for discouraged parents while reminding us of another foundational truth of the Christian faith: salvation has never been earned through good works, good parenting, or religious activity. It has always been by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
Who do you listen to when you’re facing a difficult decision?
Most of us like to think we’re looking for wise counsel. But if we’re honest, isn’t it easy to keep asking until someone finally tells us what we wanted to hear all along?
The Bible warns us about that very temptation. Today’s readings show us a king who had access to excellent counsel but rejected it in favor of advice that appealed to his pride—and the consequences changed a nation.
We’ll also discover why prosperity without God never satisfies, and why perhaps each of us has been placed in this generation “for such a time as this.”
If someone quietly twisted God’s Word, would you recognize it?
Most false teachers don’t begin by denying everything the Bible says. They often sound biblical. They quote Scripture. They may even speak about Jesus. Yet little by little they distort God’s truth, avoid unpopular doctrines, or leave out the very truths people most need to hear.
Jesus warned that deception would increase in the last days. That means learning to recognize the voice of the True Shepherd is no longer optional—it’s essential.
Today’s readings show us how believers can develop discernment, avoid spiritual deception, and confidently follow the Shepherd who never leads His people astray.
Have you ever been absolutely convinced you knew what someone was thinking?
Maybe your husband didn’t answer the way you expected. A friend walked past without speaking. Someone’s text sounded cold. Before long, you’ve concluded you know exactly what they meant and why they acted that way.
Many of us call it “women’s intuition.”
But is it really discernment—or could it sometimes be assumption?
Today’s readings remind us of a truth we desperately need to remember: only God truly knows the human heart. That single truth has the power to transform our marriages, friendships, church relationships, and even the way we respond to conflict.
What will your children be known for twenty years from now?
Will they be known for kindness or selfishness? Humility or pride? Faithfulness or compromise? Character isn’t formed overnight. It begins to reveal itself even in childhood, and Scripture reminds us that those early patterns matter.
But parenting involves far more than correcting bad behavior. God has entrusted us with preparing the next generation to understand His truth, His world, and their responsibilities before Him. That includes teaching them history, wise stewardship, civic responsibility, and above all, the gospel.
We’ll also consider another important question. As you watch what’s happening in our nation, are you simply frustrated—or are you faithfully praying? Today’s readings challenge us to think about both our homes and our country through the lens of God’s Word.
