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The Spirit Meets You In His Word

March 21, 2026October 25, 2019 by Tonia Woolever

When I came to the Lord as a raw recruit, I knew nothing of Him, and zilch of the Bible. As soon as I began to read it, I realized I had to choose how to respond to it. Was it all really true? Or mostly true, with some not true thrown in by fallible …

A Tabernacle for God: Built By The Willing Heart

March 26, 2026May 12, 2019 by Tonia Woolever

When God brought the Hebrew nation out from their life of Egyptian slavery, He gave them such favor with the Egyptians that they handed over their wealth for the asking. The Israelites walked away from their life of enslavement loaded with precious gold, silver, and bronze; fine white gossamer linen; colorful yarns; olive oil, spices, precious stones and much more. God’s redeemed people were not just free, they were greatly enriched with a treasure God instructed them to ask for as they departed.

Psalm 116: God Leans In To Hear Our Prayers

March 17, 2026September 17, 2018 by Tonia Woolever

God leans in to hear our prayers! What an amazing image. Because the Psalmist so often gives words to my own heart’s experience, I read the verses as if they were mine, to personalize them. Or as we like to say, “take them to heart.” The following is what that looks like for Psalm 116 …

Psalm 32: A Dialogue With God

March 23, 2026January 20, 2018 by Tonia Woolever

Life with the Spirit offers a dialogue with God that nourish your spirit and soul. Through my first reading of the Bible in 1979, I was inspired to believe and listen for the voice of my new Lord. My journals are now salted with conversations with God as He personally encouraged, comforted and mentored me. The Spirit makes the thoughts of God known to those in whom He lives. That, dear Christian, is YOU.

God Keeps Us

March 18, 2026August 13, 2016 by Tonia Woolever

I once had a dear friend who loved “to keep Christmas.” As the season drew near she would begin preparing — cleaning house, rearranging things to make room for a display of her huge nativity collection, shopping for gifts, writing cards, setting her December schedule around activities with friends and at church. By the time December …

Psalm 84:2 – Longing for God

March 18, 2026June 12, 2014 by Tonia Woolever

Okay, on to Verse 2 of Psalm 84! My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. Psalms 84:2 NASB At first glance a simple little verse, but ponder it a little, and it opens up a feast of truth …

Psalm 84: God’s Dwelling Place

March 18, 2026May 21, 2014 by Tonia Woolever

Psalm 84 is chock-full of Hebrew “word pictures,” which invite the student to ponder for a while, then be amazed at the goodness of God and a life shared with him. (I began writing this post with the idea of covering briefly ALL the beautiful nuggets in Psalm 84 — but before I knew it, …

Why I Read Psalms and Proverbs Every Day

March 18, 2026February 27, 2014 by Tonia Woolever

I want to share a sample of the rich food I receive each morning from reading five Psalms and one Proverb. For instance, on the 24th of the month, I read Psalm 116 through Psalm 120, and Proverbs 24. On that day, I am reminded of the following things about God and myself: Psalm 116: God …

Seeds of Light

March 21, 2026July 23, 2012 by Tonia Woolever

In recent days of studying my daily Psalms, two verses about light have captured my attention and given me joy. First, Psalm 97:11: Light is sown like seed for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. (NAS) The image that comes with this is that of the Lord planting seeds in my garden …

Treasure Hunting in God’s Word

March 21, 2026August 30, 2011 by Tonia Woolever

Are you one of those reluctant to read the Old Testament prophet books like Jeremiah and Ezekiel, and those pesky little guys like Obadiah and Nahum?

Many are, which is why I wrote a Bible Study course called Finding the Heart of God in Every Book of the Bible. I wanted to entice readers to search for the treasure in every book. And what is that treasure? It is understanding God’s heart.