SJP #024: Denise Hughes: Digging Deep: How to Dive into God's Life Giving Word
Aug 28, 2017
Simply Joyful Podcast — Denise Hughes: Digging Deep: How to Dive into God's Life Giving Word
Everyone knows that the key to a fruitful life in Christ starts with getting into the Word. However, it's really easy to stare at that big Book and not know where to start. I'm a total Bible nerd, yet, I sometimes struggle to figure out what I want to study next.
Most of you know I'm a big fan of Denise Hughes's Word Writer Bible study series. It's so perfect for busy moms! Denise and I first met two years ago at a writer's luncheon. Today, I have the privilege of “introducing” you to her. We're going to be talking about her Bible study series and her new book Deeper Waters: Immersed in Life-Changing Truths of God. Denise has such a great story to tell about how God emptied her out and filled her up again. I know you will be encouraged in your own walk with the Lord.
I cannot wait for you to hear this episode! Get ready to be encouraged!
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Highlights from the Show:
- Denise says instead of everyone rushing around on Sunday mornings looking for where they last left their Bibles, she has a basket on their fireplace hearth that she keeps everyone's Bible—perfect for after dinner when they gather for family Bible time.
- Denise is also a believer of keeping everything simple. If they don't need something, or don't use it regularly, she's more than happy to donate it
- Be sure to check out Denise's website for more information on her Deeper Waters Retreat. Also, you can see more of her writing on the (in)courage website.
- I ask Denise to share about the medical scare in her family that led to her knowing to hold her hands open to God.
- There is no easy, pat answer when you’re talking about human life. —Denise Hughes
- I share the heartbreaking story of the unexpected passing of my father-in-law.
- I ask Denise to share a little about her Bible studies Word Writers — my favorite!
- Denise shares the story of where the idea for Word Writers came from — an event that happened in her life when she was 12.
- Denise talks about her new book, Deeper Waters.
- There are so many books out there that tell you why you need to study the Bible, or how to study the Bible, but few books share why they struggle when studying the Bible. —Denise Hughes
- We throw out all these stories, but often times we don’t have the foundation. — Kristi Clover
- It’s alarming how much Biblical illiteracy that is happening in this generation. — Denise Hughes
- I love teaching books, but there is only one Living Word. —Denise Hughes
- Denise shares how Ezra 7:10 is the core verse for her book.
- Ezra 7:10
- The more research I did on Ezra, the more I fell in love with this time. —Denise Hughes
- Ezra was a word writer. — Denise Hughes
- I ask Denise to share the doubts that she has had throughout the years and how God worked through her doubt.
- It’s ok to doubt. —Kristi Clover
- Matthew 7:24-27
- At some point we must make our faith our own. —Denise Hughes
- I knew the Sunday school stories, but I didn’t really know the Bible. —Denise Hughes
- Being a lover of words, we have to take God’s word in context. —Kristi Clover
- I ask Denise to expound a little bit about the voices in our lives that she talks about in her book. I also ask her to share some ways we, as women, can slow down and listen to His still small voice.
- Read it. Write it. Pray it. —Denise Hughes
- By His word, we will know his voice. —Denise Hughes
- Psalm 119:18
- The Holy Spirit can teach us something new every time we come to His word. —Denise Hughes
Resources:
- Lisa-Jo Baker
- Wendy Speake
- Pam Farrell
- Tricia Goyer
- Check out the Mud Stories Podcast with Jacque Watkins here!
- YouVersion
- Blueletter Bible
- Bible Gateway
- Deeper Waters: Immersed in the Life-Changing Truth of God's Word
- Moms Night Out
- HCSB Study Bible
- Homeschool Basics
- King George and the Ducky
- Word Writers
- Covenant Eyes
- Audible
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