The Journal

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

Erika Bain Erika Bain

What Is the "Fear of the Lord"?

What is THE FEAR OF THE LORD? We’ve been taught that we have to have it, but are we supposed to be terrified of God? That’s how I was taught - that to fear the Lord meant to be afraid of Him. It wasn’t until I was older did I understand what the Bible means when it says we must fear the Lord. Join us for this quick, simple, and easy to understand devotion as we study God’s Word, apply what we’ve learned to our lives, and live out His Word with joy!

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Erika Bain Erika Bain

Help . . . I’ve Lost My Hope.

In Isaiah 11:1-2, we find the answer to our hopelessness. We all go through season when we just can’t find our hope. We having nothing to hope for and nothing to hope in. In those seasons as with all times of life, we must turn to the Word of God for our answers. Join us for this quick, simple, and easy to understand devotion as we study God’s Word, apply what we’ve learned to our lives, and live out His Word with joy!

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Erika Bain Erika Bain

How do our Sins become White as Snow?

In Isaiah 1:18-19, the Lord likens our sins to scarlet and crimson. But He also promises that they shall become white as snow like the color of wool. What does all this mean? How do our sins become white as snow? Join us for this quick, simple, and easy to understand devotion as we study God’s Word, apply what we’ve learned to our lives, and live out His Word with joy!

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Erika Bain Erika Bain

All You Need to Know About Bible Translations.

Bible Translations are CONFUSING! Which do you choose? Which is the easiest to understand? Which one is the most accurate? Which one should be avoided? We are going to answer all of those questions in this article and give you the resources and tools you need to pick the best Bible Translation!

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Erika Bain Erika Bain

How to Cope when you are Unsettled

Join me for a study of 1 Peter 5:6-10. Life can feel very unsettling at times. But when we look to the wisdom of God’s Word, we find the answers for those seasons where we feel unsettled.

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