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This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, when the Lord God made the earth and the heavens. Now no shrub had yet appeared on the earth and no plant had yet sprung up, for the Lord God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no […]

Formed from Dust, Filled with Breath: Understanding Genesis 2

“By the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on the seventh day He rested from all His work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it He rested from all the work of creating that He had done.” — Genesis 2:2-3 For many, the […]

The Meaning of Sabbath: Why Rest Is More Than a Break

“So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” — Genesis 1:27 As we continue through Genesis 1, we see something unique about humanity. Unlike the rest of creation, mankind is described as being made in God’s image. This sets us apart, […]

What It Means to Be Made in God’s Image

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1 Many people start reading Genesis at the beginning of the year, eager to understand the creation story and its significance. But Genesis 1 isn’t just about how the world began—it reveals who God is, why He created us, and what it means […]

Genesis 1 Explained: What the Creation Story Teaches Us About God’s Purpose

Have you ever started reading the Bible from the beginning, only to feel a little lost? Maybe you’ve picked up Genesis before, excited to dig into God’s Word, but quickly found yourself overwhelmed, wondering how it all connects to your life today. You’re not alone. Genesis is one of the most well-known books of the […]

Genesis: Where It All Begins

In a culture obsessed with platform building and influence, sometimes it can be difficult to lean into the idea of humility. Yet as believers, we are called to humility of spirit in a way that surrenders our will to the Lord’s. To discuss this concept, I invited Dr. Joel Muddamalle onto the show to talk […]

A Biblical Look at Humility and Pride with Dr. Joel Muddamalle

Have you ever had something die while waiting on Jesus? I have. And if I’m honest, it was really really hard. Join me this week on the podcast as we talk through the ways the She Hears Bible Study addresses this. Check it out here:

Blaming Jesus When Something Dies

The story of the Samaritan Woman was one that captured my heart long ago. I studied her during my first trip through seminary, and her story continues to resonate with me today. As I approached her story again for She Hears, I was overcome again by how much God spoke to me through her pain. […]

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