The Journal

Reflections on Scripture, story, beauty, grief, faith,
and the ordinary places God meets us.

Faith as Worship Erika Bain Faith as Worship Erika Bain

How To Get Deliverance Over Our Enemies.

Enemies. We all have them. People who are actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
This is the dictionary definition of an enemy. But sometimes the “enemy” can be the voices in our own heads. The voices that berate us, fill us with fear and anxiety or tell us we don’t deserve to be loved by God. Today, let’s study Psalm 18 and figure out once and for all how to find deliverance over our enemies.

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Faith as Worship Erika Bain Faith as Worship Erika Bain

He Didn't Come to Save Some . . .

When you read Matthew 1 you may see a boring list of unpronounceable names. But if you look closer, you will see the treasure listed in the genealogy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This daily devotion will be a blessing to you as you discover your place in God’s Family.

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Faith as Worship Erika Bain Faith as Worship Erika Bain

How Do You Renew Your Mind?

Romans 12:1-2 tells us to not be conformed to this world but to renew our minds. How do we do that? Is there a ten step process to renewing our minds and what are the benefits to renewing the mind. Join me for this Bible study on Romans 12:1-2 and lets learn to renew our minds to line up with the Word of God.

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Faith as Worship Erika Bain Faith as Worship Erika Bain

W.O.R.D. Part Four. Declaring God’s Word.

In 2017, I wrote the W.O.R.D. Bible study method to help you dig deeper into the Word of God. In this Four-Part Series, we are breaking down each part of the W.O.R.D. method to give you a better understanding of how you can get the most out of your Bible study time. Bible Study doesn’t have to be complicated or boring. Learn how to make your Quiet Time with the Lord life-changing.

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Faith as Worship Erika Bain Faith as Worship Erika Bain

W.O.R.D. Part Three: Making the Word Relevant.

In 2017, I wrote the W.O.R.D. Bible study method to help you dig deeper into the Word of God. In this Four-Part Series, we are breaking down each part of the W.O.R.D. method to give you a better understanding of how you can get the most out of your Bible study time. Bible Study doesn’t have to be complicated or boring. Learn how to make your Quiet Time with the Lord life-changing.

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Faith as Worship Erika Bain Faith as Worship Erika Bain

W.O.R.D. Part Two: Observe the Word.

In 2017, I wrote the W.O.R.D. Bible study method to help you dig deeper into the Word of God. In this Four-Part Series, we are breaking down each part of the W.O.R.D. method to give you a better understanding of how you can get the most out of your Bible study time. Bible Study doesn’t have to be complicated or boring. Learn how to make your Quiet Time with the Lord life-changing.

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Faith as Worship Erika Bain Faith as Worship Erika Bain

W.O.R.D. Part One: Write the Word.

In 2017, I created the W.O.R.D. Bible study method to help you explore the Bible more deeply. In this Four-Part Series, we will explain each part of the W.O.R.D. method to enhance your Bible study experience. Bible study can be simple and engaging. Discover how to make your Quiet Time with the Lord transformative.

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