Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

Three P's of Praise | The Writings | Psalm 113

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you praise persistently? How can we praise God when times are hard? Do you see your spiritual poverty? In today's episode, Keith shares how Prai...

Lungs of the City | The Writings | Psalm 112

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's the "lung" of a city? What does it mean to be blessed? Are you extending God's light into your community?  In today's episode, Jeff shares h...

A-S-K | The Writings | Psalm 111

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are there sins you're still struggling with? Does your sin wake you up to your own weakness? Do your weaknesses lead you back to the feet of Jesus? I...

Our Eternal King | The Writings | Psalm 110

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We love a good story. And no story compares to the one, unified story of the Bible. In today's episode, Jensen shares how the King that David speaks ...

From Cursing to Confession | The Writings | Psalm 109

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's an imprecatory psalm? Are you honest about your own sin? Are you living a surrendered life? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Psalm 109 ...

God Gives You More Than You Can Handle | The Writings | Psalm 108

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why does God give us more than we can handle? How do you react when you're surrounded by enemies? Do you pray? In today's episode, Keith shares how ...

Eternally Curious | The Writings | Psalm 107

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is wisdom? How are you experiencing the feeling of longing? Are you eternally curious? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 107 encourag...

Is the Bible Anti-Sex? | The Writings | Song of Songs

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the Bible pro-sex or anti-sex? Is sex something you celebrate? How do wisdom and sex work together? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Song ...

The Proverbs 31 People | The Writings | Proverbs 31

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is Proverbs 31 for women only? Are you working hard to care for the people in your life? Are you dependable? In today's episode, Jensen shares how ...

Am I Allowed to be Happy? | The Writings | Proverbs 30

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the key to happiness? Is it wrong to enjoy my life? Should we pray for a happy life? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Proverbs 30 encou...

It's a Trap! | The Writings | Proverbs 29

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you addicted to approval? Are you exhausted from the ups and downs of other people's opinions? How do we get out of the trap of approval? In toda...

Evil Eyes | The Writings | Proverbs 28

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have an evil or healthy eye? Are you hurrying after wealth? Do you need money or to meet your Maker? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Prov...

How Friendships Can Flourish | The Writings | Proverbs 27

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have deep friendships? Do you have the humility to accept your friend's honesty? Are you prioritizing your friendships? In today's episode, Pa...

Wisdom in Your Own Eyes | The Writings | Proverbs 26

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wise in your own eyes? Do you struggle with self-righteousness? Do you have eyes to see your lack of wisdom? In today's episode, Jensen share...

The Wisdom of Unity | The Writings | Proverbs 25

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is wisdom guiding your relationships? Do you have the humility to admit your wrongs? Are you working for unity? In today's episode, Tanya shares how...

You're on the Verge of Wrecking Your Life | The Writings | Proverbs 24

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you being active in your faith? Are you seeking the honey of God's wisdom? Do you have people in your life to hold you accountable? In today's ep...

Who Are We? | The Writings | Proverbs 23

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who are you? Do you define yourself by looking inward or outward? Who are you sharing your life with? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Proverbs ...

Does My Work Matter? | The Writings | Proverbs 22

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does the Bible say about work? Do I have to have a ministry job to do spiritual work? What's the purpose of work? In today's episode, Patrick s...

Reason Behind the Rules | The Writings | Proverbs 21

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are there reasons behind God's rules? Are his commands good for me? Why should I submit to God's authority? In today's episode, Jensen shares how P...

What's God's Will For My Life? | The Writings | Proverbs 20

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do I make a wise decision? Do you seek other people's advice? What's God's will for my life? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Proverbs 20 g...

Practical Proverbs | The Writings | Proverbs 19

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you slow to anger? Are God's commands good for me? Are you missing out an eternal investment? In today's episode, Keith shares the wisdom behind ...

The Weight of Words | The Writings | Proverbs 18

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our words are far more powerful than we realize. Have you considered the weight of your words? Are you using your words to build up or tear down?  ...

When Quarreling Kills | The Writings | Proverbs 17

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Has irritation ever ruined an event, day, or even your week? Do you feel the temptation to fight? Are you easily angered? In today's episode, Patrick...

Talking Like Fools | The Writings | Proverbs 16

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you quick to speak? Are you using your words wisely or foolishly? Could using wise words impact your relationships? In today's episode, Jensen sh...

The Gift of Reproof | The Writings | Proverbs 15

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who are you becoming? Do you welcome reproof? Have you experienced the gentleness of Jesus? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Proverbs 15 encou...

Proverbs Aren't Promises | The Writings | Proverbs 14

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are Proverbs promises or principles? Are you willing to be apart of Jesus' messy church? Are you insulting God? In today's episode, Keith shares thre...

Deal or Destruction? | The Writings | Proverbs 13

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is sin tricking you into seeing losses as wins? Have you measured out the true cost of your sin? Are there people holding you accountable? In today'...

Foolish Fibs | The Writings | Proverbs 12

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a liar? If not, you might be lying to yourself. In today's episode, Patrick shares how Proverbs 12 reveals the foolishness of lying lips. ...

Live No Lies | The Writings | Proverbs 11

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you believing lies about your purpose? Is there any truth in the devil's lies? What happens when we live our lives guided by truth? In today's ep...

Wise Words | The Writings | Proverbs 10

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How are you using your words? To encourage or insult? To build up or tear down? In today's episode, Tanya looks at Proverbs 10, showing us the power...

Two Ladies, Two Houses | The Writings | Proverbs 9

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is wisdom the same thing as being smart? Who are Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly? Where is Lady Wisdom's house? In today's episode, Keith shares how Prov...

The Voice of Wisdom | The Writings | Proverbs 8

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you hear the voice of Wisdom? How does wisdom transform us? What does it look like to listen to God's voice? In today's episode, Jeff shares why ...

How to Fight Against Porn | The Writings | Proverbs 7

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you have an addiction to it or not, pornography has taken our culture captive. So how do we fight against the temptation of lust? What's the f...

The Wisdom of Work | The Writings | Proverbs 6

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tempted by laziness? What's the line between resting and rotting? How do I work hard without overworking myself? In today's episode, Jensen ...

Sex and Wisdom | The Writings | Proverbs 5

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are your ideas of sex influenced by culture? What does God's wisdom have to do with my sex life? Is God's design for sex good for me? In today's epis...

Jesus and the Good Life | The Writings | Proverbs 4

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's the secret to the good life? What's the first step to gaining wisdom? Do you trust in God's wisdom more than your own? In today's episode, Kei...

The Way of Wisdom | The Writings | Proverbs 3

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who are you becoming? What does it look like to trust God? Why should I trust God? In today's episode, Jeff looks at Proverbs 3, showing us that G...

What Would You Do For Wisdom? | The Writings | Proverbs 2

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We'd sacrifice a lot of our own comfort, time, and energy for the right price. But what if there's something worth far more than money? Are you willin...

What's a Proverb? | The Writings | Proverbs 1

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should I think of proverbs as promises? Who was Proverbs written to? What does it mean to fear the LORD? In today's episode, Jensen explains how ...

Facing our Failures | The Writings | Nehemiah 13

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like a spiritual, moral, or religious failure? Are you distracted from the main thing? Do you see God's commands as irrelevant? In t...

Sackcloth, Sin, and Stiff Necks | The Writings | Nehemiah 9-12

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's up with the Israelites wearing sackcloth and ashes when praying? Are you better at confessing other people's sins or your own? What does it m...

Monotonous or Monumental? | The Writings | Nehemiah 7-8

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nehemiah 7-8 is a section of the Bible you might be tempted to skip. What does a list of names have to do with my life today? Why should I care about...

Nehemiah: Republican or Democrat? | The Writings | Nehemiah 5-6

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does the Bible agree with a particular political party? Does Scripture always promote specific policy positions? Was Nehemiah a Republican or a Democ...

Should I Let Go and Let God? | The Writings | Nehemiah 4

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let go and let God. Jesus take the wheel. God's got this. These popular Christian sayings are founded on a good, true belief: God is in control. But t...

Building an Eternal City | The Writings | Nehemiah 2:11-3:32

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you living for God's kingdom or your own? Do you trust God in the face of opposition? Are you willing to serve? In today's episode, Tanya shares ...

God Doesn't Give Up | The Writings | Nehemiah 1-2:10

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you read your Bible like Aesop's Fables? Can you serve God without working in ministry? Do you have the humility to honestly confess your sins? In...

Messy Prayers | The Writings | Ezra 9-10

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are your prayers messy enough? Are your prayers formative or formulaic? What if messy prayer is the path to transformation? In today's episode, Jeff ...

Rediscovering the Ancient Way | The Writings | Ezra 7-8

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are we in an age of rediscovering Jesus? Do you know the ancient way of Jesus? Are you devoted to the same practices Ezra was? In today's episode, Pa...

Dealing With Disappointment | The Writings | Ezra 3-6

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you deal with disappointment? Where do you turn when life doesn't go as expected? Where do you find hope? In today's episode, Jensen shares ho...

God of History | The Writings | Ezra 1-2

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why is the book of Ezra in the Bible? How does it fit inside God's bigger story? How does it's ancient context speak to our lives today? In today's e...

Give Thanks to the LORD | The Writings | Psalm 106

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you give thanks for the gifts God has given you? Do you make excuses for your sins? Are you guilty of grumbling? In today's episode, Keith reads t...

Drawn into the Drama | The Writings | Psalm 105

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you participating in God's mission to renew the world? Are you stepping into your place as he works to bless the nations? Or are you holding back ...

Praising the Creator | The Writings | Psalm 104

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do you praise God? Is it because He saved you? Because He knows you? Because He loves you? In today’s episode, Patrick shares how the author of ...

Praise the LORD | The Writings | Psalm 103

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have eyes to see God's goodness? Do you ever get a sense of awe when you consider what God has done for you? In today's episode, Jensen prays...

Knowing God in the Unknown | The Writings | Psalm 102

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do the unknowns of life ever keep you up at night? Do you struggle to trust that God hears your prayers? Are you bottling up your anxiety? In today's...

How to Hate Well | The Writings | Psalm 101

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are Christians called to be haters? What does God want us to hate? How can we hate in a loving way? In today's episode, Keith looks at Psalm 101, re...

Faith That Follows | The Writings | Psalm 100

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're all sheep. Whether we like it or not, we were created to be followers. This begs the question: who or what are you following? In today's episod...

Resetting the Board | The Writings | Psalm 99

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can Christians find peace in a chaotic election season? Is this the most important election ever? Is God in control? In today's episode, Patrick ...

Our Warrior King | The Writings | Psalm 98

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible uses lots of imagery to describe God. Which do you prefer? Shepherd? Rock? Father? What about... Warrior? In today's episode, Jensen shares...

God of... Fire? | The Writings | Psalm 97

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why does the Bible use the imagery of fire to describe God? Is the fire of God intended to harm us? Or protect us? In today's episode, Tanya shares h...

Why Does God Want My Praise? | The Writings | Psalm 96

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why does God command us to praise Him? Is God an ego-maniac? Is it wrong for God to be jealous? In today's episode, Keith uses Psalm 96 to show us ...

Your Way or Yahweh? | The Writings | Psalm 95

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a Burger King faith? Are you living as if God is reigning? Are you furthering God's kingdom or your own?  In today's episode, Jeff share...

Is God a Social Justice Warrior? | The Writings | Psalm 94

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does the Bible support social justice? Does God care about the oppressed? Are we called to do the same? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Psalm...

Withstanding the Waves | The Writings | Psalm 93

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have faith that can withstand the waves of life? Do you have peace in the midst of chaos? Are you a non-anxious presence for those around you? ...

How to Face Change Wisely | The Writings | Psalm 92

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life is full of seasons. What fruit do you want to yield in your next season? How can investing in your relationship with God keep your leaves from w...

The Shadow of the Almighty | The Writings | Psalm 91

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can we ever be completely secure? How do we find peace when our world is falling apart? How do we face our anxious world with poise and confidence? ...

Memento Mori | The Writings | Psalm 90

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is God an idea or a refuge? Are you numbering your days? Where are you looking for satisfaction? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 90 invi...

One Day or Today? (Our 1000th Episode!) | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 12

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been putting off your relationship with God for a future date? Is your life full of, "one day..." promises? Will that day ever truly come? ...

Fighting Analysis Paralysis | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 11

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find yourself in analysis paralysis? Does your anxiety take over when decisions need to be made? Has analyzing your future led you to inac...

The Fool's New Clothes | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 10

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have eyes to see your own foolishness? Has someone in your life ever exposed it to you? How do Christians grow in wisdom?  In today's episod...

Am I Allowed to Enjoy My Life? | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 9

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can a serious Christian enjoy their life? With all of the suffering in the world, should I feel guilty for having a nice meal or going on vacation? Do...

Broken by the Bible | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 8

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been broken by the Bible? Has the the truth of Scripture ever forced you to change your mind? Has it forced you to change your life? In...

The Danger of Dreams | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 7

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you want people to say at your funeral? That you were a dreamer or a doer? That you wanted to make a difference or that you actually did? In...

Contentment Now | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 6

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Once I get ____, I'll be happy." How do you fill in that blank? Do you spend more time grateful for what you have or wishing you had more? In today'...

Good News: It's Not About You | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 5

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you go to church to be served or to serve? Do you have cat theology or dog theology? Should the church cater to your needs or God's?  In today's ...

Dust in the Wind | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 4

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is your significance tied to your work? Do you struggle to have meaningful relationships? Do you have the humility to listen for wisdom? In today's e...

Beauty in Time | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 3

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do the seasons of life have a purpose? Am I making the most of the time I have? If time is running out, why do I long for eternity? In today's episo...

Are You Chasing Pleasure? | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 2

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's the secret to happiness? Is it found in chasing your own pleasure? Will pleasure truly satisfy? In today's episode, Patrick shares how the P...

Is Life Meaningless? | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 1

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Everything is meaningless." The book of Ecclesiastes begins in such a way that you might question why it's in your Bible. Is life truly meaningless...

Ruth: A Redemption Story | The Writings | Ruth 4

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you plagued by hopelessness? Do you find it hard to trust God's plan for your life? Do you ever question God's promises of redemption? In today's...

A Strange Love Story | The Writings | Ruth 3

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the book of Ruth a love story? If so, it's not the one you'd expect. In today's episode, Keith shares how Ruth 3 transcends your typical romance ...

Faithful Presence | The Writings | Ruth 2

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tempted by the allure of absence? Are you paying attention to the presence of the Holy Spirit? Do you long for a bigger story? In today's epis...

How Do I View God? | The Writings | Ruth 1

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have your experiences shaped your view of God? In your heart, is he a supportive or distant Father? Is He truly working for your good? In today's epis...

Seeing Through the Fog | The Writings | Psalm 89

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When life gets foggy, are you tempted to give up? Is God still good during a season of suffering? Will God be faithful? In today's episode, Jensen sha...

When Darkness is Your Only Friend | The Writings | Psalm 88

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Psalm 88 is the saddest Psalm in the Bible. The Psalm begins with pain and ends with agony. But the fact that this prayer is in the Bible is good news...

God's Favorite City | The Writings | Psalm 87

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why is God always choosing favorites? Why does God choose Zion as His favorite city? Should Christians today recognize Zion as holy territory? In toda...

A Transformational Faith | The Writings | Psalm 86

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Which of these describes your relationship with God: a pool floatie or a surfboard? Are you seeking comfort and control? Or are you willing to let go ...

Has God Given Up On Me? | The Writings | Psalm 85

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you stuck in the same sin patterns? Are you overwhelmed by guilt and shame? Do you ever wonder if God has given up on you? In today's episode, Pat...

A Pilgrim's Progress | The Writings | Psalm 84

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where do you long to be? Disney World? At home under a cozy blanket? A nice vacation? What if your soul is longing for something more? In today's epis...

4 Truths for Fighting Enemies | The Writings | Psalm 83

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible says, as a follower of Jesus, you have enemies. But how can you recognize them? And how do you fight against them? In today's episode, Tanya...

Who's Your Moral Authority? | The Writings | Psalm 82

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who's your moral authority? Do you decide what's right and what's wrong? Should Christians work for social justice? In today's episode, Keith shares h...

Paying Attention | The Writings | Psalm 81

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We live in a world full of voices that are competing for our attention. What voices are you listening to? What if these voices have the power to shape...

God's Gracious Discipline | The Writings | Psalm 80

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever encountered a season of God's discipline? Has God ever used events in your life to teach you a lesson? What if that lesson could keep yo...

A Bigger Story | The Writings | Psalm 79

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find it hard to trust that God will fix our broken world? Do you ever lose hope in a better future? How can we trust that God is just in a...

The Whole Truth | The Writings | Psalm 78

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have selective memory? Do you prefer to remember the good times but forget the ways you failed? How would that affect your relationship with Go...

Is God Punishing Me? | The Writings | Psalm 77

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to trust in God's love when things are going well. But what if they're not? Do you find it hard to trust God's love in the midst of your suf...

Are You Aching For Awe? | The Writings | Psalm 76

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have enough awe in your life? Are you getting your awe from the right source? Are you in awe of God, or yourself? In today's episode, Jeff look...

The Good News of God's Justice | The Writings | Psalm 75

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can God be loving and yet judge people so harshly? Does God's judgement make him a vindictive, uptight monster? Do you ever struggle with these sa...

Take Heart | The Writings | Psalm 74

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wonder where God is when evil strikes? Are you ever stuck in suffering, waiting for God to do something? How are we supposed to find peace...

The Sin That Brings No Pleasure | The Writings | Psalm 73

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There is one sin that offers no happiness, no pleasure, no instant gratification - envy. What are you envious of? Have you ever tried to fight it? In ...