Deanna Cotten

Many Christians struggle with memorizing scripture. So, is it really important to memorize verses? Scripture memory plays a vital role your spiritual growth as a Christian so YES, it does matter! The most creative way to memorize scripture is through hand writing. When you commit God’s Word to memory, you are hiding God’s Word in your heart, SO THAT you will not sin against the Lord. Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:11 (NKJV) Memorizing … [Read more...] about How to Memorize Scripture

Congratulations on accepting Christ. There is so much to be excited about, but I am sure you have discovered there is many areas of your life that is changing and will continue to change. One of the first things you will need is a Bible. As a new Christian, you might be confused about where to start. Learning the Bible takes time and perseverance, but do not worry, the more you are in the scriptures the easier it becomes The Purpose of Scripture Memory A simple way to start growing in your … [Read more...] about 10 Scriptures New Christians Should Memorize

Daily devotions are a great way to be encouraged each day, especially when you are busy like most people today. Therefore, learning to write your own devotions can be a great way to interact  with the scriptures and share your faith with others. Why should you write your own devotions? You may be asking why you need to write your own devotions if someone else has done the work for you. When an author writes a devotional, there are five simple steps they followed to produce the final … [Read more...] about How to Write Your Own Daily Devotions

God’s Word should be the foundation from which you start developing your thinking skills. As Christians, you might think you have established your thinking patterns from the Bible, BUT how can you be sure? It’s very likely that your thinking actually starts from the opinions and commentaries others. This is the most common way of learning today, and you might not know your doing it. Consequently, modern technology has shaped your ability to think. So how can learning from other believers … [Read more...] about How Critical Thinking Helps You Learn the Bible

One of the most important things your Bible study or devotional should include: A PLAN!!! Why you need a Bible reading plan? Think of a puzzle. When you purchase a puzzle from the store it has a picture on the front of the box. This picture is there to give you a sense of direction! The picture tells you what you will see when the puzzle is complete. Many devotions are missing the “big picture.” You know where you want to go in your devotion time, but you need to know how to get there. … [Read more...] about How to Learn the Bible with Confidence

We are living in some very trying times aren’t we? It can be very difficult to create a sense of normal in an abnormal time. Your whole world has shaken up in the last couple weeks, and a new normal has struck each one of us. Some of you became sudden homeschool teachers. Maybe you lost your full time income. Others still have work, but are working double and triple time and no longer have childcare. The challenges just became very real, and we have to face each day. We have a choice in the … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Grow in Your Faith During a Crisis