Welcome, fellow readers!
Welcome to the DWELLING in the Word blog, a study of a chapter of the Bible a day. The Word of God has untold value in our lives, both for now and for eternity. As Christ said in Mark 13:31 (NIV) — “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”
So as we read together, we are treating the Word of God with a serious love — not that we are burdened or dutiful, but with joyful hearts, since the Word teaches us about the One who loves us best. We will not take the readings in big bites, but slowly, savoring the stories and the people and the events.
I post five readings for each week. We go book-by-book (usually) through the Bible, often alternating Old and New Testament books, and interspersing chapters of the Psalms throughout.
In addition to the readings, I list other resources which complement the text. They may be artwork, commentary, music, maps, literature, movies, humor — meant to offer you a deeper immersion in the ideas of the Word.
Our residence in the Word of God is a kind of journey: we are, step by step and day by day, on our way to God. At the same time, God is with us each day! Our goal is nothing less than complete change!
Mark Nepo, in his book The Exquisite Risk, writes:
“To journey without being changed is to be a nomad.
To change without journeying is to be a chameleon.
To journey and be transformed by the journey is to be a pilgrim.”
Once again, welcome. Now — take your time. Be more and more at home in God’s Word and his love.
DWELLING in the Word with you,
Rebecca Mitchell
I am very impressed with the design and content of your blog. (Of course, how can you go wrong with God’s Word?) I forwarded your “Dwelling in the Word” invitation to the Gloria Dei E-Mail Prayer Team (100+ households) with the encouragement to check it out. I’m eager to hear what kind of response I get.
Thank you, Mount Carmel Ministries!
This is another awesome Gift of God from Mt. Carmel. I will make sure it is linked to our website and I will follow Heidi’s example and send it on to our prayer chain. Thanks for sharing this gift.
Wow! It’s reverent, thought provoking, and holy. And at the same time your presentation is funny, entertaining, and created extremely professionally. The communication of God’s word is so clear. A heartfelt thank you.
How do I keep track of where I have been and where I am going? I love everything I have seen and don’t want to miss out on anything.
Thank you.
Dwelling in the Word is very well done. Reflections, art and music are all supportive of the message. This
is a blessing to us.
Wow, this is great. I love the artistic additions to enhance understanding and appreciation of the scripture. It works for days I am interested in the words of the Word and other days when I need the input of other sources to help me “get the picture.”
And best of all I can access it anytime. This is important since I work 12 hour night shifts, and frequently cannot make daytime things at my home church. Thank you!
What a wonderful way to spend time in the Word everyday! I look forward to each reading and LOVE the additional content, which gives context and further reflection to the scripture. This is beautifully done! I will be sure to let others know about DWELLING in the Word.
I start my morning by reading and listening to DWELLING in the Word. I shared this with my daughter, who travels extensively in her work. She has found DWELLING in the Word to be a wonderful way to begin her day wherever she is. THANK YOU!
Hello,
I love your site. I wanted to start from the beginning, Genesis 1 and move forward. Can you help me navigate your site?
Thanks!
Adri Melander
Hi
The words of God’s love we pass on to others is a gift
and outreach to others. We may be that special touch
that changes theire day.For God so loved the world.
I just wanted to say thank you for letting me know about the link at the top of the page. Coming to your site is much better than the email, especially concerning the music. I am wondering how many other people would prefer just getting a link in their email as opposed to the whole blog. God bless you for everything you do !
DWELLING IN THE WORD has been a mainstay of my spiritual diet since May of 2009. I learned of it three weeks after its inception and spent several hours one day enjoying all three weeks so I would be up-to-date! I’ve never been sorry! It has been an inspiring journey and a meaningful encouragement in my walk with the Lord. I am grateful for this thoughtful presentation of the Word and pray rich blessings on Rebecca for her deep love of the One Who is the Living Word!
Thank you, Carole. It is truly my privilege to present, each day, a portion of food for all of us who are hungry for the Bread of life. May each day of study in God’s Word be a feast for us all!
Beautifully done and I have only looked at two of your posts. Well executed and practical! Love it and may God bless you as you continue on this journey to dissecting the Word!
Nice with the different resources you have found to the texts. I am pastor in The Church of Norway and will come back to your blog. Greetings from Arne
Welcome! I am 100% Norwegian — all my grandparents immigrated to the US from the Stavanger area! This week in the blog we are doing some of Psalms and Proverbs, and next week we begin Exodus! I am glad to have you join us!
And I am from Stavanger!
I just finished reading this particular assuage in my bible. Was looking up “something else” and happened upon this, which illustrated beautifully what I just had read, along with the song “day by day”.
If I don’t start my day in His Word, my day is incomplete .
Your blog is on my desktop – thank you.
Praise me to God
Krista
“Passage”. – correction
Hello Rebecca,
I am a pastor who is writing a book on the Gospel of Mark. I thoroughly enjoy your blog and refer people to it. I have two questions: 1) how does one go about getting permission to include some of the artwork that you include in your blog (I want to use a picture like that for the cover of my book)? 2) Is it ok if I include a link to you blog on our church website (currently under construction) ? Thanks so much.
Blessings, Dave Holland, Pastor of Life Center Foursquare Church
davidvholland54@gmail.com 970-691-9017
Thanks, I take excepts from your blog almost everyday.
I would like to request permission to reuse image from your site.
Could you please send me the email id so that i can send you formal request.
Nearly all the pictures I use come from Google Images and I note my sources at the bottom of each blog posting. I do not own any of them and so I cannot give you a valid permission. I would imagine that you are free to use them, as I am free to use them — not for profit or commercial purposes.
Hi, I am in Adelaide, Australia. I don;t know how I came by this BLog but we love it and look forward to it each day , as well as the music… which leads t more music .
Suddenly I am not receiving it and have to Google it – am disappointed. would love to receive it continually. Point me in the right direction.
Welcome, Noreen! My dad, who died three years ago at age 99, visited Adelaide after he was drafted into WW2, on his way to New Guinea! He rarely spoke about the war but he did often mention the friendliness of the people of Adelaide! Anyway, to your question–I have no control over the sending of the posts. I set them up to publish at 2 AM each day and somehow it generally happens! The only thing I can recommend is to sign up again? and again? I hope you get this resolved! And thanks so much for joining us. God bless you!