PART Prayer Pattern for Bible Study
I found myself asking whether I should move straight into the next study. We just wrapped up our In the Beginning series. But instead, I paused. Because there was something I couldn’t move past; something that felt too important to skip over. Prayer. It sounds simple....
The Meaning of “Created” in Genesis 1
The opening chapters of Genesis are familiar to many of us. The words flow easily because we’ve heard them so often. But familiarity can make certain details feel smaller than they are. One word that continues to stand out to me is created. In Genesis 1:1–2:3, the...
What It Means to Read the Bible Slowly (And Why It Matters)
For a long time, I read the Bible quickly. Not carelessly, but efficiently. I wanted to get through a passage, check the box, and walk away with something useful. That kind of reading can feel productive, especially when life is full and time feels limited. But I’ve...
Genesis Is Not Just the Beginning
Why I Keep Returning to the First Pages of Scripture My Bible study doesn’t happen in a rushed moment or a leftover pocket...
Why Context Matters When We Read Scripture
One of the most important shifts in my own Bible study came when I stopped reading verses in isolation. Not because the...
Divination in Genesis 30 | Faithful Living and Discernment
Why Paying Attention to Words Still Matters for Faithful Living My Bible was open to Genesis this morning, the house still...
Written in the Margins: Genesis 12 | Abram’s Call
Noticing What the Text Actually Says Before Moving Forward Genesis 12 is a passage I’ve read a few times. But reading it in...
Christina M. Hooper
Take Note is a space where I share what I’m learning as I read the Bible for myself — slowly, honestly, and with discernment. This isn’t just about notes in the margins, but about growing in faith as a real believer seeking truth in God’s Word. My hope is that you’ll feel encouraged to open Scripture, ask questions, and begin reading the Bible for yourself.
