My Yearly Bible Journal
I read my journal aloud as I write my way through the Bible in one year.
Eve DeBardeleben Roebuck
Episodes
77 episodes
May 16-The Wonder of the One Who Woos, Wins, and Wows
I'm always surprised when I find evidence that God loves me and wants me no matter what I do, but I shouldn't be. It's everywhere I read in my Bible: 1 Samuel 18-19, John 8:48-59, Psalm 112, and Proverbs 15:12-14.Click
May 15--The Astonishing Freedom Of Trust, Truth, And Praise
Freedom isn't conferred, it has to be won. While Jesus won it for us ultimately on the cross, we participate with him in bringing it into our lives. Today's passages say how: 1 Samuel 17, John 8:31-47, Psalm 111, Proverbs 15:1...
May 12--What Are You Depending On?
When life starts rocking, it's tempting to look to others or to self for help. But "human help is worthless," and in this post, you'll discover the help that's so good, it's worthy of worship. Today's passages are 1 Samuel 12-13, Jo...
May 4--What Happens When You Make Much Ado About Everything--Except What Matters
When life is escalating and you're spiraling, where do you go to get your bearings? Today's passages say we go back to what matters most: Judges 19-20, John 3:22-36, Psalm 102, Proverbs 14:21-22.Click
May 1--How God's Un-Choosy Choosing Frees You (and Me, Too)
I'm often surprised by the folks God chooses and uses in the Bible. They're rarely exemplary or admirable, and often, they're downright rotten, which is good news for those of us who think we're not good enough. Today's passages are...
April 30--Why You Can Be Sure a Happy Ending Is Coming
The nightly news gives us lots of reasons to doubt it, but the Bible says that a happy ending is coming that we can count on. See if you agree: Judges 11-12, John 1:1-28, Psalm 98, Proverbs 14:12-13.Click
April 29--How to Find More Light and Joy Than You Know What to Do With
Life can be dark and bleak, and it can threaten to swallow us up, but we can find light and joy regardless of hard circumstances. Today's passages tell how: Judges 10, Luke 24:13-53, Psalm 97, Proverbs 14:10-11.Click
April 27--3 Surprising Ways that God Saves
The only qualification needed for being saved is that you need it--not that you deserve it. Listen to more surprises about the ways we're saved from these passages: Judges 7-8, Luke 23:26-56, Psalm 95, Proverbs 14:7-8.Click <...
April 26--Where You Can Find Jesus
Though Jesus is highly exalted, he hangs out in lowly places with riff-raff and sinners. He comes alongside those who suffer, while throwing out the bad guys. Today's passages give us the stories: Judges 6, Luke 23:1-25, Psalm...
April 24--When the News Is This Good, I Just Can't Keep it to Myself
The good news in these passages piles up so high, I'm giddy. See what you think: Judges 3, Luke 22:1-38, Psalm 92, Proverbs 14:1-2.Click
April 22--What to Do When You're Wandering
It was one of those mornings--I'd skipped my usual routine to save time, but then couldn't get going. I finally hit restart and picked up my Bible, and I found just what I needed in Joshua 24, Luke 21:1-19, Psalm 90, and Proverbs 13:20-22...
April 18--Where to Find the Home You've Always Wanted
Feeling wanted and welcomed at the place you're most comfy, isn't this what finding home is all about? Today's passages tell us where we can find home no matter where we are: Joshua 16-18, Luke 19:1-27, Psalm 88, Proverbs 13:11-12.<...
April 17--This Is What Happens When You Believe What God Says
Does God's word impact your life--the things you do, the way you treat others, the choices you make? Today's passages say how our lives will be impacted when we believe what God says: Joshua 15, Luke 18:18-43, Psalm 87, Proverbs 13:...
April 16--When You Need a Faith Boost, Read This
Sometimes my faith flags. Sometimes it downright fails. What do you do when you're in the ditch and need help? Today's passages say: Joshua 13-14, Luke 18:1-17, Psalm 86, Proverbs 13:7-8. Click
April 14--3 Ways You Can Experience God
Ever wished you could experience God in a way that felt fresh and intimately personal? These passages say how: Joshua 9-10, Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 84, Proverbs 13:4.Click
April 12--What One Life Can Do
The people God uses to bring his saving story through keep surprising and encouraging me. Because if he'll accept the worst woman in town, there's hope for everyone, as you'll see in Joshua 5-6, Luke 15, Psalm 82, and Proverbs 13:1.Click...
April 11--What it Means to Really Live
Does your latest life-hack or precious wear you out? Mine has. Today's passages say what it means to REALLY live and not bounce about: Joshua 3-4, Luke 14, Psalm 81, Proverbs 12:28.Click
April 10--This Is the One Who Gets Saved, and It’s Not Who You'd Think
Those who work the hardest at doing the right thing can be the hardest headed when it comes to understanding what it means to be saved. "You mean it's not about my track record?" Nope. These passages point to what it IS about: ...
April 9--Why Taking Time Out Will Fill You Slap Up
Life has its way of bringing us down, but we don't have to let it. We can experience the joy God promises anytime we want to. Today's passages say how: Deuteronomy 33-34, Luke 13:1-17, Psalm 79, Proverbs 12:25.Click
April 6--When You Can't Muscle-Up the Willpower or Want-To
I can get stuck in my muck and not be able to find my way out, no matter which way I turn. But I'm learning to ask God for help. These passages helped me out just this morning: Deuteronomy 29-30, Luke 12:1-12, Psalm 78:1-31, P...
April 2--What Makes Every Detail Matter
While I tend to skim across the details, some can derail me. Today's passages direct me to the One who cares about them, so I can relax: Deuteronomy 21-22, Luke 10:1-24, Psalm 74, Proverbs 12:11-12.Click
March 31--What You Can Give Up, so You Can Take a Load Off
Where do you turn when life is unsteady, overwhelming, exasperating? Today's passages point to a legal high you can't overdose on: Deuteronomy 16-17, Luke 9:1-27, Psalm 72, Proverbs 12:7-8. Click
March 29--What Marks the Life of a Believer
Has faith in Jesus changed you? Has it made you better, wiser, kinder? These passages say what a believer's life looks like, and the news might surprise you: Deuteronomy 11-12, Luke 8:26-56, Psalm 70, Proverbs 12:4.Clic...
