I've also started the Bible Recap and its makes such a huge difference! I get up at 4:45, start the coffee, feed my pups, get all my "supplies" (Bible, Pens, Journal, Bible Recap book, phone for the podcast) put it all out on the dining room table, and I Pray, sometimes to myself, or most time I write letters to God. Then I read the daily Bible Recap reading, followed by listening to the podcasts and I write any notes. Our entire Church is doing the James challenge where we read the entire book of James, or one chapter once a day for 60 days. So I read my one chapter, or all of them, listen to commentaries, or studies. And then my Bible Study Women's Group is reading Ephesians, so if my 11/2 year old isn't awake yet, or its not 5:45 yet (time to get ready for the day), i'll read that. Its quite frankly my favorite time of the day.
I started with the Bible Recap and decided to take the plunge and host and lead a D Group in my home every week. It's been a year now, and learning along with these women has been a huge blessing in wisdom and friendship.
This music brings tears to my eyes. God is wonderful, I can’t thank him enough. People who know me and my husband in our area. They know what we have been through and how long it took us to be successful and where we are at the moment. If you are familiar withe scriptures, I mean the word of God you can tell that Jesus always talked about destiny helpers and I met mine 6 years ago.. I met Mr Andrew in a church seminar 6 years ago. He is a young man with a good heart. God used him to change my life and the lives of people around us. It was a huge step we took and we do not regret it. I always talk about him everywhere pardon me. If you are out there and loosing hope I want you to know that God has plans for everyone of us. i feel my story should encourage a lot of people. I will drop info of him below
@Davis Carlon if y0u w1sh to reach 0ut to he here is h!s email inf0@j0hnneilandrew, C0M ! tell every0ne ab0ut he and h0w he really changed my life and i am very grateful t0 G0d f0r bringing he int0 my life, i pray for every0ne 0ut there g0ing thr0ugh a’l0t 0f difficulties 0ut there G0D WILL SEE Y0U THR0UGH. IF Y0U BELIVE C0MMENT AMEN, REMA!N BLESSED
I so enjoy my Bible Study Fellowship. Another great way to get into God's Word, but also share with other ladies in various phases of development in their relationship with Christ. Thank you for sharing such positive content, Diana!! God bless you!!
Hi Diane! You had recommended The Bible Recap (TBR) by Tara-Leigh Cobble back in August 2021 & I have been listening to her podcast, reading the TBR journal & writing my personal journal ever since. I have read through the Bible before but never with such understanding, clarity & appreciation. I thank you so much for your sweet words of encouragement, knowledge & positivity. It has been a pleasure following your RUclips channel. It warms my heart ♥️.
I absolutely agree with your guidance on bible study! I’ve prayed for God to put christian women in my life so I could have a small group of women to do life with. He’s answered my prayers and I now have 4 new friends and we’re doing a weekly bible study, The Book of James ✝️. We’ve enjoyed movies, dinner and spending time together too. I use a Life Application bible and the scripture applications make the Bible so much easier to understand!!!! For me I find it more meaningful to study one book of the Bible at a time. If I have too many studies, workbooks and journals started I get overwhelmed. One Bible, one pen, one journal, that’s it, that’s all I need✝️
When I learned to “study” my Bible my reading and understanding went from black and white to technicolor 3D. Thank you for taking us by the hand and walking us through step by step. May our Father continue to bless you in ways only He can.
I started watching Dawn's channel July 2020 after searching for "large family minimalism." Some of my favourite videos were her Sunday ones with you! Connecting minimalism and faith was exactly where I needed to be. After you both suggesting (multiple times) TBR, I finally started the study last fall. I am enjoying it so much! I also decided to join an online D-Group because our small groups had been on pause since March 2020, and I was REALLY missing intentional discipleship. I joined for their "Unleashed" study, and I am hooked! The accountability, fellowship and structure was just what I needed to grow deeper with The LORD. Thank you for suggesting TLC's ministry. With love from Canada! ❤🇨🇦
Thank you for sharing. I committed last year to reading my bible everyday and writing down my thoughts on the verse that I read. My husband joined me in studying in the February and as you said it makes a big difference having someone to talk it over with. We kept it going until middle of October but then I fell ill and didn't have the energy to do anything. I struggled to even find the energy needed to get up, dressed and prepare meals 😔. My energy levels are slowly improving and I have now added my daily bible reading back in. Although I'm not yet consistent with my time, before my husband and I would get up early and study the passage together before our children got up, it does feel great to be studying the bible together again. We sit with a nice cup of coffee, read the verse, make our own notes and then discuss what we wrote down. It's a great way learn more about God, while also spending some quality time with my husband, a win-win in my book 💗
I started a through the Bible in a year with a daily teaching. It does help my understanding. My rewards are my morning coffee and I color while listening to it audibly. My journal is next to me. Writing helps me slow down and soak in what I'm hearing and gives me time to pray about it. It's amazing for me, I love it.
This is so great! Thank you!! One resource I am discovering and loving for greater understanding of the Bible are the Bible Project videos on RUclips! They're incredible! I just learned my cousin is part of helping them translate it into 8 different Indian languages too! (Which I shared with our friends the other night, who are missionaries in India, and they were THRILLED to have this resource to begin to share in their ministries over there too now!) So very cool seeing Jesus in each of the books of the Bible, as The Bible Project points out. ♥️
Wow! That "imagine hearing people study the bible around you" part really touched me! I recommend giving a try to "The Chosen" tv series about Jesus and read in conjunction the book "The Desire of Ages" of Ellen G. White (simple, sweet and insightful)♥️blessings to you all and to Diana in a special way for her RUclips ministry 🙏
Diane, I love that you are so practical and honest. and now I paraphrase, "This can be daunting, don't feel bad. Here's what you can do: 1,2, 3." I thank God for you.
I was trying to find some way to get my 3 year-old to take a "quiet time" since he will no longer nap. The initial attempt was me telling him it was quiet time and expecting him to be quiet (leave me alone lol) for as long as his little sister napped, whilst I was on my computer etc. It never happened. One day was screaming, the other running around making noise which resulted in stress and consequences. The day it clicked: the Lord put it on my heart that I should be taking a quiet time too. I took out my Bible and said it was quiet time. Crickets. It is has worked for both of us ever since. Praise God for His conviction and for quiet 3 year-olds ^_^
Even before seeing this video, I prayed for a friend to go deeper into the Bible with. Guess what? Tonight, the same night I saw this video, God answered my prayer, giving me a group of 12 Christian women to do a Bible study with. God bless you, Diana, for encouraging us to get closer to God.
Deep bible study is absorbing, more-ish, satisfying and feeds your soul. It fuels your faith so you can be faithful and strong. If you invest the time to have quality time with God in His Word you will be able to be strong and overcome in other areas of your life. Live by faith. God delights in us spending quality time with Him. To get closer to God, learn and grow & get to know Him we need to spend time with Him.
I started the Bible recap last year and was SO excited when you and Dawn started talking about it too. I love it! Great tips in this video - cheers to a great year of Bible reading!
I started the Bible recap plan....I'm wading through Job right now....I realize the piece I need to add is the Journaling part, to make it stick..I have never read the Bible the whole way through...really want to do that this year! Thank you for sharing this encouragement!
Good morning, Diana, and thank you for such a beautiful time of sharing these truths. I find that playing some worship music just before and/or quietly as I begin my devotion time helps quiet my mind from all the things that can distract me. Listening to others welcome the presence of the Lord helps me also welcome Him into my moments of pulling aside to "behold Him" in His Word. Thanks again. Warmly, Debbie
Oh Diana your timing! I’m officiating a funeral on Tuesday and set the homily around 2corinthians 3:18! Your comment fits it so beautifully. Thank you.
Thank you Diana. You are such a blessing in my life. I have always had trouble studying the bible. This is something I am doing this year. I love watching you and your sister.
I started the Bible Recap on my birthday last May, so I could do a second year of “through the Bible in a year”. I admit that some parts of the Bible are tough (I’m in Ezekiel, now, but the New Testament is coming up in less than a month!), so it’s good to have Tara’s daily insights after I’ve read the chapters for the day,and to compare which sections stood out to me as compared to her. For years I have kept a daily journal 📔 of my blessings and thoughts on the readings, but recently realized I’ve put most of this year’s thoughts about the readings right into my Bible, as I was gifted an NIV Bible with wide lined margins. It’s fun to be able to stumble upon my previous thoughts and comments when rereading a scripture passage, especially during a group Bible study.
Hi. I have kept a prayer journal for years and it is good to go back and see how the Lord has answered my prayers. I struggle with reading plans. So I’ve decided to read and study the four gospels this year. I’m doing a Bible study on Elijah as well. It helps me to listen to the Bible audibly while I read the same scripture. Thank you for your leadership.
So, the more you handel something like scripture you are more apt to retainer it. I learned this some where, but I can't remember exactly were. When you write it down it is different then reading it because you are using a different part of your brain. Also, have you ever went to write something up on a white board/chalk board and blanked out for a moment? You also use different parts of your brain to write on vertical and horizontal surfaces . I thought these things were interesting, so I decided to share. One more thing. If you put scripture to a tune you are more likely to remember it too (this is why we teach our children ABC's in a song). Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge Diana.
Hi! Under your recommendation last year I began the Bible recap study in chronological order and I began in January 2021. I do the reading and listen to Tare Leigh cobble’s podcast and she has a gift for a unpacking the meaning. I have gotten so much out of it! You also have a gift of making the difficult to understand, understandable. I love your channel!
Hi from South Africa! I am on an international Discord group where we do Bible studies every sabbath. I'm also busy reading through the Bible for the first time! Thanks for the great video!
I started the Bible in a Year from Ascension Presents last year and really enjoyed listening and taking notes/journaling but got derailed by moving and getting married, so I'm picking it back up again in 2022! It includes audio reading and teaching on the passages :)
You are right, there is nothing like being in the presence of the Lord, reading His word and being filled with the knowledge of His will. I so enjoy and appreciate your teaching. God bless you!
I have been keeping my bible on my counter and a chair right there so i can remember to do it. It has been a huge help since it is right there in my face
I bought TBR last year, and then I stumbled on Father Mike’s Bible in a Year podcast so I’m doing both, which feels more rewarding because they give different interpretations in some cases (such as “Sons of God”).
I LOVE The Bible Recap! I just started it over again! I also purchased her book, Bible Recap: One Year Guide. It’s her podcast in written form! And there’s plenty of room for me to jot down notes! Thanks for that reminder! This year I’m doing the ESV version, that Tara-Leigh suggests. 🤗♥️🙏 My Redeemer Lives was my God Shot for today! I’m going to be singing it all day!!! 🎶
You are so relatable! Thank you. I always get excited when I see you have listed a new video. I listen to 'Lectio 365' each morning and night and it gives me the time & space to be with the Lord. (Its about 8 minutes long & I do this when my husband leaves for work and our children are still asleep) I feel encouraged to start with the 'first steps' link you have listed - thank you!, 💕
I have been mindful to establish Bible study into my morning routine. Currently I am using the SOAP method along with prescribed Bible text from "Today in The Word (just to start somewhere.) I don't read the commentary from Today in The Word just use the suggested reading. Then I Observe Apply and Pray on how to apply. After this month I was thinking of reading through the book of John. I have been trying to help granddaughter to read her Bible and look for ways we can imitate Jesus.
I spend 20-30 minutes on my elliptical machine every morning. During that time I read Portals of Prayer (a daily devotional book) along with the Bible reading for each day. Then I read my Daily Guideposts devotion book. Then I pray through my prayer list. I have started my day like this for over 30 years. When I had small children I had to get up pretty early to get it done before they got up. While I shower and dress I listen to the Lutheran Hour daily devotions and a Bible study called eDibs. More 'multi tasking' than 'quiet time' but it works for me.
Sweet encouragement, Diana!! Thank you! For me there is Extrinsic motivation: quiet time, white Christmas lights around the window, black coffee (intermittent fasting so only this), checking it off and making a note/revelation in my agenda, Intrinsic motivation that follows: I enjoy this quiet time. Connection with God and occasional revelations or guidance in my life. (as you say: a divine exchange with heaven) A feeling of peace & centeredness entering the day. I just started the Bible Recap this year at your urging. I have done other great programs too. I choose to read the passage first and then listen. I love hearing what God says to me and then hear the commentator.
I've definitely found that writing things down that speak to me helps me. I've started using a Bible journal that gives you prompts each day and it's been amazing how it's gone along with my regular Bible reading. God had been tieing everything together and it's so fun.
Thanks for the tips on what to write when journaling. Revelation, key verse, questions, and prayer requests. I want to start journaling but was lost on what to write. I know this will help my prayer life also. Enjoying all your videos. May God Bless you as you strengthen us .
Absolutely right about the revelation when you’re writing. I started my bible in a year study plan for the first time on Jan 1st and I had this with the first bit of genesis when the three are mentioned for the first time. I completely missed it reading it but then when I was studying and writing it just hit me. Thank you so much ☺️
Thank you, Diana. Good teaching! I so enjoy using a journal when I am having my devotions. Writing the scripture does make it easier to remember. i sometimes use colored pens & stickers in my journal to make it colorful. I'm with you using a colorful mug for my coffee. Now adding chocolate is another great idea!
I started writing out the scriptures I was reading and then, journaling whatever and wherever my thoughts go. I love this practice. Last year, our pastor had a Zoom Bible study of 50 great passages of scripture. (I know there are other list like that on the internet). As our weekly study ended I decided to revisit these passages by writing and reflecting. While some are quite long I just take the several days I might need to transcribe- then read again and add “My Thoughts”. My heart is comforted.
I love listening to teachers from the St. Paul Center and to Brant Pitre. They have such deep insights and help me understand both the New and the Old Testaments. I also find it very helpful to write in a journal Thanks so much, Diana! ❤️🤗
Hi Diane, I started a little blog to help keep me accountable for my Bible study, I feel like my quiet times have become so much more meaningful.Thank you for your thoughts 😊
I also use TBR. Love it. Is the proverbs 31 study on their website or RUclips? I got the digital download and don't want to miss it. Thanks for your tender heart. So glad you got your channel up and going!
I just picked back up what I used to do years ago, that gave me immense joy. And that is to simply write out Bible verses and prayer. It was an off shoot of the SOAP method which I was doing, and then ended up condensing it to just those 2: verses and prayer. I just use a simple plain, basic notenook or note pad, I have tried other formats but this one works best for me. I noticed years ago back when I stopped doing that method, the joy and peace I had went by the wayside. The one thing I really like about it, is how it is very flexible, so that if I have an hour or 5 minutes I just write out what I can within that time period. I have found that it's the most wonderful and effective way for me to do a Bible study.
You are a blessing, Diana. Thanks for all the tips and links. I pray that this year will be health and prosperous for you and your family. Hugs from Canada. ❤️🇨🇦
Thank you so much for these wonderful tips, Diana! I love the hot beverage or something sweet idea. And, the journaling as a way to connect more deeply is something new for me to look forward to this year. Also, The Bible in a Year is another amazing podcast. It comes from Minnesota, too -- from up in Duluth at the university! I'm so happy that Dawn's channel led me to yours. I hope you all have a blessed weekend!
I listen to a daily devotional from YouVerse then journal like you suggested. There is verses and prayer suggestions to go with each devotional. I also sign up for short courses they offer and set up a prayer reminder. I have been doing this for several months AND the results are just as you described. After years of formal Bible Study Groups, this is heartfelt applying verses as they apply to me that is amazing 🤩 listen to all your videos... thank you for guiding us.
Thanks Diana! This is one of my goals for this year, and I just loved the way you described different options to make it happen. You are a blessing for me! (I've watched the video three times to make sure I didn't miss any detail) 🤭😅
This video is so timely. I just started reading my Bible regularly again, and I’m going to start writing down a take away, question or request. Thank you for the encouragement.💛
All great tips! Thanks. Love your personality and videos. I’ve learned so much from you. One of my goals this year is to understand the bible and I journal. It’s made such a difference when you write and soak it in. I started in the new year, but have been craving it for awhile. Timing is everything. I look forward to my time each day studying and writing. It’s a beautiful unique thing that doesn’t compare to anything.
Thank you for your encouragement…. Love listening to you and your sister…… I have started reading the Bible and following along with the Bible recap…. This has been a new journey for me and loving it. ❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻
Hi Diana - You truly are a bright shining light in my life. I just want to Thank You for all that you do. You are looking extra beautiful in the last few videos. You are always beautiful but something is different. I can’t pinpoint it but you just glow. Whatever you are doing, keep it up. Maybe it’s the new face cleanser and make up that you recently started using. If it is, I want to order some of it. Have a great week.
I am doing Bible in a Year with Father Mike Schmitz with St. Patrick’s. It is the number one podcast in America. It is so great!😇 Also doing Bible Recap with friends.
Father Mike is so engaging and encouraging. I have learned so much from his Bible in a Year podcast! I'm looking forward to going through it a second time in 2022. It's so great to know our Protestant brothers and sisters are journeying along with Father Mike, too.
@@lbru3614 Fr. Mike has such a great sense of humor and he is so humble! I’m going through that with Catholic and Protestant friends. We send text messages back-and-forth on what we learn from the day. 😇
Thank you for this encouragement! I look forward to exploring my Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible more this year. And I will definitely check out the Bible Recap! Sounds awesome :)
I was wondering what the schedule will be like in regards to the bible study seeing God in the old testament? I bought the book and have been working through it. It's awesome
Thank you so much for this Diana. You've made it easy for disgruntled Christians and agnostics to be curious again, and experiment again with the idea of working together with Christ. I have no idea where to start - so, thank you. Would you ever do animations or build this channel up and work with Christian actors in your community to teach The Bible? Diana, welcome to 2022.
I've also started the Bible Recap and its makes such a huge difference! I get up at 4:45, start the coffee, feed my pups, get all my "supplies" (Bible, Pens, Journal, Bible Recap book, phone for the podcast) put it all out on the dining room table, and I Pray, sometimes to myself, or most time I write letters to God. Then I read the daily Bible Recap reading, followed by listening to the podcasts and I write any notes. Our entire Church is doing the James challenge where we read the entire book of James, or one chapter once a day for 60 days. So I read my one chapter, or all of them, listen to commentaries, or studies. And then my Bible Study Women's Group is reading Ephesians, so if my 11/2 year old isn't awake yet, or its not 5:45 yet (time to get ready for the day), i'll read that. Its quite frankly my favorite time of the day.
I started with the Bible Recap and decided to take the plunge and host and lead a D Group in my home every week. It's been a year now, and learning along with these women has been a huge blessing in wisdom and friendship.
This music brings tears to my eyes. God is wonderful, I can’t thank him enough. People who know me and my husband in our area. They know what we have been through and how long it took us to be successful and where we are at the moment. If you are familiar withe scriptures, I mean the word of God you can tell that Jesus always talked about destiny helpers and I met mine 6 years ago.. I met Mr Andrew in a church seminar 6 years ago. He is a young man with a good heart. God used him to change my life and the lives of people around us. It was a huge step we took and we do not regret it. I always talk about him everywhere pardon me. If you are out there and loosing hope I want you to know that God has plans for everyone of us. i feel my story should encourage a lot of people. I will drop info of him below
@Davis Carlon if y0u w1sh to reach 0ut to he here is h!s email inf0@j0hnneilandrew, C0M ! tell every0ne ab0ut he and h0w he really changed my life and i am very grateful t0 G0d f0r bringing he int0 my life, i pray for every0ne 0ut there g0ing thr0ugh a’l0t 0f difficulties 0ut there G0D WILL SEE Y0U THR0UGH. IF Y0U BELIVE C0MMENT AMEN, REMA!N BLESSED
I so enjoy my Bible Study Fellowship. Another great way to get into God's Word, but also share with other ladies in various phases of development in their relationship with Christ. Thank you for sharing such positive content, Diana!! God bless you!!
The Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz, podcast was great for me last year. This year I am reading it and then listening to his message.
Hi Diane! You had recommended The Bible Recap (TBR) by Tara-Leigh Cobble back in August 2021 & I have been listening to her podcast, reading the TBR journal & writing my personal journal ever since. I have read through the Bible before but never with such understanding, clarity & appreciation. I thank you so much for your sweet words of encouragement, knowledge & positivity. It has been a pleasure following your RUclips channel. It warms my heart ♥️.
I recently bought TBR One Year Guide, TLC podcast in written form. I love it! What do you think about the journal? Anything special?
@@donettemorgan4703 My apologies, I missed spoke. I also have the TBR One Year Guide. Love it! I do not have the journal. Have a great day!
I absolutely agree with your guidance on bible study! I’ve prayed for God to put christian women in my life so I could have a small group of women to do life with. He’s answered my prayers and I now have 4 new friends and we’re doing a weekly bible study, The Book of James ✝️. We’ve enjoyed movies, dinner and spending time together too. I use a Life Application bible and the scripture applications make the Bible so much easier to understand!!!! For me I find it more meaningful to study one book of the Bible at a time. If I have too many studies, workbooks and journals started I get overwhelmed. One Bible, one pen, one journal, that’s it, that’s all I need✝️
I started the Bible Recap on 1/1/22 because of your recommendation. THANK YOU!!
When I learned to “study” my Bible my reading and understanding went from black and white to technicolor 3D. Thank you for taking us by the hand and walking us through step by step. May our Father continue to bless you in ways only He can.
I started watching Dawn's channel July 2020 after searching for "large family minimalism." Some of my favourite videos were her Sunday ones with you! Connecting minimalism and faith was exactly where I needed to be. After you both suggesting (multiple times) TBR, I finally started the study last fall. I am enjoying it so much! I also decided to join an online D-Group because our small groups had been on pause since March 2020, and I was REALLY missing intentional discipleship. I joined for their "Unleashed" study, and I am hooked! The accountability, fellowship and structure was just what I needed to grow deeper with The LORD. Thank you for suggesting TLC's ministry. With love from Canada! ❤🇨🇦
Thank you for sharing. I committed last year to reading my bible everyday and writing down my thoughts on the verse that I read. My husband joined me in studying in the February and as you said it makes a big difference having someone to talk it over with. We kept it going until middle of October but then I fell ill and didn't have the energy to do anything. I struggled to even find the energy needed to get up, dressed and prepare meals 😔. My energy levels are slowly improving and I have now added my daily bible reading back in. Although I'm not yet consistent with my time, before my husband and I would get up early and study the passage together before our children got up, it does feel great to be studying the bible together again. We sit with a nice cup of coffee, read the verse, make our own notes and then discuss what we wrote down. It's a great way learn more about God, while also spending some quality time with my husband, a win-win in my book 💗
I started a through the Bible in a year with a daily teaching. It does help my understanding. My rewards are my morning coffee and I color while listening to it audibly. My journal is next to me. Writing helps me slow down and soak in what I'm hearing and gives me time to pray about it. It's amazing for me, I love it.
This is so great! Thank you!! One resource I am discovering and loving for greater understanding of the Bible are the Bible Project videos on RUclips! They're incredible! I just learned my cousin is part of helping them translate it into 8 different Indian languages too! (Which I shared with our friends the other night, who are missionaries in India, and they were THRILLED to have this resource to begin to share in their ministries over there too now!) So very cool seeing Jesus in each of the books of the Bible, as The Bible Project points out. ♥️
I reached out to 2 local persons to join their Bible study. I just felt I needed a community. This is a grear suggestion.
Wow! That "imagine hearing people study the bible around you" part really touched me! I recommend giving a try to "The Chosen" tv series about Jesus and read in conjunction the book "The Desire of Ages" of Ellen G. White (simple, sweet and insightful)♥️blessings to you all and to Diana in a special way for her RUclips ministry 🙏
Diane, I love that you are so practical and honest. and now I paraphrase, "This can be daunting, don't feel bad. Here's what you can do: 1,2, 3." I thank God for you.
I was trying to find some way to get my 3 year-old to take a "quiet time" since he will no longer nap. The initial attempt was me telling him it was quiet time and expecting him to be quiet (leave me alone lol) for as long as his little sister napped, whilst I was on my computer etc. It never happened. One day was screaming, the other running around making noise which resulted in stress and consequences. The day it clicked: the Lord put it on my heart that I should be taking a quiet time too. I took out my Bible and said it was quiet time. Crickets. It is has worked for both of us ever since. Praise God for His conviction and for quiet 3 year-olds ^_^
Even before seeing this video, I prayed for a friend to go deeper into the Bible with. Guess what? Tonight, the same night I saw this video, God answered my prayer, giving me a group of 12 Christian women to do a Bible study with. God bless you, Diana, for encouraging us to get closer to God.
I wish I could have liked this video about 3 times more. I will go over to FB and do it there.🙂
We just started The Bible Recap & the TLC podcast for this year and we are loving it! So glad you recommended it to all your subscribers!
Stick with it, it’s Sooo Amazing!!!
Same, doing Chronological Study w YouVersion and then Bible Recap on RUclips. So interesting and rewarding.
Deep bible study is absorbing, more-ish, satisfying and feeds your soul. It fuels your faith so you can be faithful and strong. If you invest the time to have quality time with God in His Word you will be able to be strong and overcome in other areas of your life. Live by faith. God delights in us spending quality time with Him. To get closer to God, learn and grow & get to know Him we need to spend time with Him.
I started the Bible recap last year and was SO excited when you and Dawn started talking about it too. I love it! Great tips in this video - cheers to a great year of Bible reading!
I started the Bible recap plan....I'm wading through Job right now....I realize the piece I need to add is the Journaling part, to make it stick..I have never read the Bible the whole way through...really want to do that this year! Thank you for sharing this encouragement!
Good morning, Diana, and thank you for such a beautiful time of sharing these truths. I find that playing some worship music just before and/or quietly as I begin my devotion time helps quiet my mind from all the things that can distract me. Listening to others welcome the presence of the Lord helps me also welcome Him into my moments of pulling aside to "behold Him" in His Word. Thanks again. Warmly, Debbie
Oh Diana your timing! I’m officiating a funeral on Tuesday and set the homily around 2corinthians 3:18! Your comment fits it so beautifully. Thank you.
Thank you Diana. You are such a blessing in my life. I have always had trouble studying the bible. This is something I am doing this year. I love watching you and your sister.
2 Corinthians 3-6/7 is one of my favorite passages!! 💜
I started the Bible Recap on my birthday last May, so I could do a second year of “through the Bible in a year”. I admit that some parts of the Bible are tough (I’m in Ezekiel, now, but the New Testament is coming up in less than a month!), so it’s good to have Tara’s daily insights after I’ve read the chapters for the day,and to compare which sections stood out to me as compared to her. For years I have kept a daily journal 📔 of my blessings and thoughts on the readings, but recently realized I’ve put most of this year’s thoughts about the readings right into my Bible, as I was gifted an NIV Bible with wide lined margins. It’s fun to be able to stumble upon my previous thoughts and comments when rereading a scripture passage, especially during a group Bible study.
Hi. I have kept a prayer journal for years and it is good to go back and see how the Lord has answered my prayers. I struggle with reading plans. So I’ve decided to read and study the four gospels this year. I’m doing a Bible study on Elijah as well. It helps me to listen to the Bible audibly while I read the same scripture. Thank you for your leadership.
So, the more you handel something like scripture you are more apt to retainer it. I learned this some where, but I can't remember exactly were. When you write it down it is different then reading it because you are using a different part of your brain. Also, have you ever went to write something up on a white board/chalk board and blanked out for a moment? You also use different parts of your brain to write on vertical and horizontal surfaces . I thought these things were interesting, so I decided to share. One more thing. If you put scripture to a tune you are more likely to remember it too (this is why we teach our children ABC's in a song). Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge Diana.
Hi! Under your recommendation last year I began the Bible recap study in chronological order and I began in January 2021. I do the reading and listen to Tare Leigh cobble’s podcast and she has a gift for a unpacking the meaning. I have gotten so much out of it! You also have a gift of making the difficult to understand, understandable. I love your channel!
You have no idea how much you and Dawn have changed my life. Thank you. God Bless you and your beautiful family. 🥰💕🙏
Hi from South Africa!
I am on an international Discord group where we do Bible studies every sabbath. I'm also busy reading through the Bible for the first time!
Thanks for the great video!
I started the Bible in a Year from Ascension Presents last year and really enjoyed listening and taking notes/journaling but got derailed by moving and getting married, so I'm picking it back up again in 2022! It includes audio reading and teaching on the passages :)
You are right, there is nothing like being in the presence of the Lord, reading His word and being filled with the knowledge of His will. I so enjoy and appreciate your teaching. God bless you!
I have been keeping my bible on my counter and a chair right there so i can remember to do it. It has been a huge help since it is right there in my face
I bought TBR last year, and then I stumbled on Father Mike’s Bible in a Year podcast so I’m doing both, which feels more rewarding because they give different interpretations in some cases (such as “Sons of God”).
Diana, you are a blessing to my heart. You have such a beautiful spirit Have a wonderful day
I LOVE The Bible Recap! I just started it over again! I also purchased her book, Bible Recap: One Year Guide. It’s her podcast in written form! And there’s plenty of room for me to jot down notes! Thanks for that reminder! This year I’m doing the ESV version, that Tara-Leigh suggests. 🤗♥️🙏 My Redeemer Lives was my God Shot for today! I’m going to be singing it all day!!! 🎶
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That’s my Bible!!
I love Proverbs 31! I’ve been doing their First 5 App for years and have learned so much.
You are so relatable! Thank you. I always get excited when I see you have listed a new video. I listen to 'Lectio 365' each morning and night and it gives me the time & space to be with the Lord. (Its about 8 minutes long & I do this when my husband leaves for work and our children are still asleep) I feel encouraged to start with the 'first steps' link you have listed - thank you!, 💕
I have been mindful to establish Bible study into my morning routine. Currently I am using the SOAP method along with prescribed Bible text from "Today in The Word (just to start somewhere.) I don't read the commentary from Today in The Word just use the suggested reading. Then I Observe Apply and Pray on how to apply. After this month I was thinking of reading through the book of John. I have been trying to help granddaughter to read her Bible and look for ways we can imitate Jesus.
My name is Catie, & I’m so thankful for you! God bless you & yours. You are a joy to listen to!
I spend 20-30 minutes on my elliptical machine every morning. During that time I read Portals of Prayer (a daily devotional book) along with the Bible reading for each day. Then I read my Daily Guideposts devotion book. Then I pray through my prayer list. I have started my day like this for over 30 years. When I had small children I had to get up pretty early to get it done before they got up. While I shower and dress I listen to the Lutheran Hour daily devotions and a Bible study called eDibs. More 'multi tasking' than 'quiet time' but it works for me.
Sweet encouragement, Diana!! Thank you! For me there is Extrinsic motivation: quiet time, white Christmas lights around the window, black coffee (intermittent fasting so only this), checking it off and making a note/revelation in my agenda, Intrinsic motivation that follows: I enjoy this quiet time. Connection with God and occasional revelations or guidance in my life. (as you say: a divine exchange with heaven) A feeling of peace & centeredness entering the day. I just started the Bible Recap this year at your urging. I have done other great programs too. I choose to read the passage first and then listen. I love hearing what God says to me and then hear the commentator.
I've definitely found that writing things down that speak to me helps me. I've started using a Bible journal that gives you prompts each day and it's been amazing how it's gone along with my regular Bible reading. God had been tieing everything together and it's so fun.
Thanks for the tips on what to write when journaling. Revelation, key verse, questions, and prayer requests. I want to start journaling but was lost on what to write. I know this will help my prayer life also. Enjoying all your videos. May God Bless you as you strengthen us .
Absolutely right about the revelation when you’re writing. I started my bible in a year study plan for the first time on Jan 1st and I had this with the first bit of genesis when the three are mentioned for the first time. I completely missed it reading it but then when I was studying and writing it just hit me. Thank you so much ☺️
Thanks to you I’m finally starting the Bible recap!
They have the set-up you describe in The Chosen.🥰
Thank you, Diana. Good teaching! I so enjoy using a journal when I am having my devotions. Writing the scripture does make it easier to remember. i sometimes use colored pens & stickers in my journal to make it colorful. I'm with you using a colorful mug for my coffee. Now adding chocolate is another great idea!
Hi Julie!!!! ❤️🥰❤️
love the glory to glory reference....you gave a message on this a few years back. wish I could see that again
I started writing out the scriptures I was reading and then, journaling whatever and wherever my thoughts go. I love this practice. Last year, our pastor had a Zoom Bible study of 50 great passages of scripture. (I know there are other list like that on the internet). As our weekly study ended I decided to revisit these passages by writing and reflecting. While some are quite long I just take the several days I might need to transcribe- then read again and add “My Thoughts”. My heart is comforted.
I love listening to teachers from the St. Paul Center and to Brant Pitre. They have such deep insights and help me understand both the New and the Old Testaments.
I also find it very helpful to write in a journal
Thanks so much, Diana! ❤️🤗
Hi Diane, I started a little blog to help keep me accountable for my Bible study, I feel like my quiet times have become so much more meaningful.Thank you for your thoughts 😊
Thank you so much for this Diana!! God bless you! 💜🙏💜
I also use TBR. Love it. Is the proverbs 31 study on their website or RUclips? I got the digital download and don't want to miss it.
Thanks for your tender heart. So glad you got your channel up and going!
Bluebonnet Lane you can get proverbs 31 podcast and or in their website. This Monday January 10 is the first day for the see Jesus in the OT
Thank you for all resources and inspiration and prayers!!! See you soon! ❤️🙏🏻 God bless!!!
I so enjoy watching your videos thank you so very much for helping me keep on track
I just picked back up what I used to do years ago, that gave me immense joy. And that is to simply write out Bible verses and prayer. It was an off shoot of the SOAP method which I was doing, and then ended up condensing it to just those 2: verses and prayer. I just use a simple plain, basic notenook or note pad, I have tried other formats but this one works best for me.
I noticed years ago back when I stopped doing that method, the joy and peace I had went by the wayside. The one thing I really like about it, is how it is very flexible, so that if I have an hour or 5 minutes I just write out what I can within that time period. I have found that it's the most wonderful and effective way for me to do a Bible study.
Bible Recap and First 5 have been really great to help me go deeper. Thank you Dianna for all your tips to grown in our walk with God.
I hope you have a very happy and blessed new year!!
This is exactly what I needed. Or more accurately, I need my Jesus time!
Thank you for recommending the Bible recap. I did it last year and it was amazing.
Somehow missed that you started this. Nice surprise. 6 months to catch up on.
You are a blessing, Diana. Thanks for all the tips and links. I pray that this year will be health and prosperous for you and your family. Hugs from Canada. ❤️🇨🇦
Awww, I love this 💕🙏 thank you for being a blessing to others. I needed this.
Thank you so much for these wonderful tips, Diana! I love the hot beverage or something sweet idea. And, the journaling as a way to connect more deeply is something new for me to look forward to this year. Also, The Bible in a Year is another amazing podcast. It comes from Minnesota, too -- from up in Duluth at the university! I'm so happy that Dawn's channel led me to yours. I hope you all have a blessed weekend!
I joined d-group online to study the Trinity
I listen to a daily devotional from YouVerse then journal like you suggested. There is verses and prayer suggestions to go with each devotional. I also sign up for short courses they offer and set up a prayer reminder. I have been doing this for several months AND the results are just as you described. After years of formal Bible Study Groups, this is heartfelt applying verses as they apply to me that is amazing 🤩 listen to all your videos... thank you for guiding us.
I purchased the bible study. I'm excited to listen to your videos about it. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Diane, thank you always a blessing to hear see your videos
Thanks Diana! This is one of my goals for this year, and I just loved the way you described different options to make it happen. You are a blessing for me! (I've watched the video three times to make sure I didn't miss any detail) 🤭😅
Bless you, Diane for encouraging us to grow by getting in the Word and to Pray to grow deeper with others!
This video is so timely. I just started reading my Bible regularly again, and I’m going to start writing down a take away, question or request. Thank you for the encouragement.💛
What translation were you using when reading the Romans passage? So good!
Loved your tips! I just got the Chronological Life Application Study Bible for Christmas and I really love it. A perfect all in one study Bible. ❤
All great tips! Thanks. Love your personality and videos. I’ve learned so much from you. One of my goals this year is to understand the bible and I journal. It’s made such a difference when you write and soak it in. I started in the new year, but have been craving it for awhile. Timing is everything. I look forward to my time each day studying and writing. It’s a beautiful unique thing that doesn’t compare to anything.
Thank you for your encouragement…. Love listening to you and your sister…… I have started reading the Bible and following along with the Bible recap…. This has been a new journey for me and loving it. ❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻
Love that sweater Diana!
Hi Diana - You truly are a bright shining light in my life. I just want to Thank You for all that you do.
You are looking extra beautiful in the last few videos. You are always beautiful but something is different. I can’t pinpoint it but you just glow. Whatever you are doing, keep it up.
Maybe it’s the new face cleanser and make up that you recently started using. If it is, I want to order some of it. Have a great week.
So good. Keep Preaching it!
Thank you for this encouragement this morning, Diiana!
Amen! 🙏❤
I am so encouraged! Thank you!
Well said. Thanks for the encouragement.
I am so grateful for you!! This is an answer to prayer. God Bless you and may you have a blessed year!!
This video was right on time. Thank you!! 🥰
I am doing Bible in a Year with Father Mike Schmitz with St. Patrick’s. It is the number one podcast in America. It is so great!😇 Also doing Bible Recap with friends.
Father Mike is so engaging and encouraging. I have learned so much from his Bible in a Year podcast! I'm looking forward to going through it a second time in 2022. It's so great to know our Protestant brothers and sisters are journeying along with Father Mike, too.
@@lbru3614 Fr. Mike has such a great sense of humor and he is so humble! I’m going through that with Catholic and Protestant friends. We send text messages back-and-forth on what we learn from the day. 😇
And I also watch his readings on RUclips. II you go to Ascension Press and then type “day 8” for example he will show up. 😇
Hello, I don’t see the link for the study you mentioned on Proverbs 31. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
Thank you for this encouragement! I look forward to exploring my Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible more this year. And I will definitely check out the Bible Recap! Sounds awesome :)
thanks so much for your encouragement and leading us to follow gods word!
Needed this video. Thank you. 🍫🍫🍫
Encouraging thanks diana x
I haven't watched this yet but this is what I need
Also I love your shirt!
I was wondering what the schedule will be like in regards to the bible study seeing God in the old testament? I bought the book and have been working through it. It's awesome
Thank you so much for this Diana. You've made it easy for disgruntled Christians and agnostics to be curious again, and experiment again with the idea of working together with Christ. I have no idea where to start - so, thank you. Would you ever do animations or build this channel up and work with Christian actors in your community to teach The Bible?
Diana, welcome to 2022.
Wowowowo yes! Perfect vision statement for this year!!