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Daily Devotions to Encourage Your Walk with Jesus
✨ Devotions Page – Entry Bridge
✨ Before You Continue
Before this devotion page began,
I needed to be brought low with Jesus—
to really learn who He is.
Not just to believe in Him…
but to know Him.
That is the beginning that led me here.
What you are reading on this page is not something I set out to build—
it is something the Lord has grown in me over time.
Step by step, He has been teaching me,
showing me,
and bringing me into understanding.
Now, I am free to write daily—
as He leads—
sharing what He has been showing me through my life
and growing me to understand.
This devotional page is not just for me.
It is for you.
Given by God—
so His glory may be seen,
known,
and believed.
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Lesson 9 — What Is Eternal Life? | John 17:3 Explained
What is eternal life? Jesus reveals that it is more than living forever—it is knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He sent. This is the life and hope found in Christ.
karenjuly1965
2 days ago10 min read
Lesson 8 — What About Suffering? Why Does God Allow Bad Things?
Why does God allow bad things and suffering? Scripture leads us through the Fall, human responsibility, God’s justice, and the hope we have in Jesus Christ—who entered our suffering and overcame the world.
karenjuly1965
2 days ago9 min read
Lesson 7 — Walking in the Light | What It Means to Follow Jesus
What happens when Christ gives us eyes to see? Walking in the Light means we stop hiding, confess our sin, and begin following Jesus—the Light of the world—in truth and fellowship with God.
karenjuly1965
2 days ago7 min read
Lesson 6 — What Is Truth? | Jesus Is the Way, Truth and Life
What is truth? Scripture leads us beyond an idea or argument to Jesus Christ Himself—the Way, the Truth, and the Life—and reveals why truth can free us in ways hiding never can.
karenjuly1965
2 days ago7 min read
Lesson 5 — Why Do We Hide? Why Do We Lie? | Genesis 3 and Truth
Why do we hide and lie? From Adam’s covering and blame to our own attempts to protect ourselves, Scripture reveals what we fear when we hide from truth—and why only Jesus can truly set us free.
karenjuly1965
2 days ago8 min read
Lesson 4 — Flesh or Spirit? | Why We Need Christ’s Strength
Flesh or Spirit—which one is leading us? Scripture reveals why we cannot overcome sin through our own strength and how Christ transforms us as we walk in the Spirit and renew our minds with truth.
karenjuly1965
2 days ago7 min read
Lesson 3 — Why We Need Jesus | Being Good Is Not the Gospel
Why do we need Jesus? Being good is not the Gospel. Scripture reveals why fallen mankind cannot save itself—and how God gave His Son so that we might have life through Him.
karenjuly1965
2 days ago8 min read
Lesson 2 — Why Can’t We See? | Spiritual Blindness in the Bible
Why can’t we see spiritual truth clearly? Scripture reveals spiritual blindness, deception, human responsibility—and the God who commands light to shine out of darkness through Jesus Christ.
karenjuly1965
2 days ago7 min read
Lesson 1 — What Happened to Us? | Genesis and the Fall
Mankind hid from God—but God came looking. Lesson 1: What Happened to Us? Taking the Hard Questions to Jesus — One Lesson at a Time How can so many innocent lives be ruined by murder, abuse, cruelty, and other terrible things? If God is good, why does He allow bad things to happen? Before we try to answer every mystery surrounding suffering, I believe we need to begin where Scripture begins: In the beginning. Come sit with me awhile, and let’s learn from Christ and the Word o
karenjuly1965
2 days ago4 min read
Truth Isn’t Merely an Idea — Truth Has a Name: Jesus Christ
Why do we lie, hide, and cover ourselves? Come open the Bible with me as we seek truth and discover why Jesus Christ is the Truth who sets us free.
karenjuly1965
Aug 304 min read
Taking the Hard Questions to Jesus | Bible Study Table of Contents
I have hard questions too. Come open the Bible with me as we take questions about evil, suffering, truth, deception and the human heart to Jesus.
karenjuly1965
Aug 304 min read
Learning to Speak Life | How Jesus Changes the Heart Before the Words
The light was already there, even though part of it was hidden by the trees. Learning to walk with Jesus often begins by believing God before we understand. Learning to Speak Life "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof."— Proverbs 18:21 (KJV) I think the Lord has brought two lessons together here, but one is carrying the other. The main lesson is not simply, "Watch your words." The greater lesson is this: Jesus change
karenjuly1965
Jul 303 min read
Depart from Evil and Pursue Peace | Psalm 34:14
Psalm 34:14 invites us to depart from evil, do good, seek peace, and pursue it. As I slowed down over each phrase, Christ showed me that this verse is about far more than avoiding sin—it's an invitation to trust Him more completely and walk in His peace.
karenjuly1965
Jul 133 min read
How Old Was I When Jesus Exchanged His Righteousness for My Sinfulness?
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” — 2 Corinthians 5:21 The exchange was made at the Cross long before I was born…but it became personal the moment I believed Him. How Old Was I When Jesus Exchanged His Righteousness for My Sinfulness? Understanding righteousness, salvation, identity, and the grace of Jesus Christ through Scripture. How Old Was I When Jesus Exchanged His Righteousness for My Sinfuln
karenjuly1965
May 264 min read
From Fig Leaves to Fruit | Clothed in Righteousness Through Christ
Clothed in Righteousness Through Christ He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. — Psalm 23:3 Watch the Short Video Reflection This short video reflection connects with the message shared below about righteousness, restoration, spiritual fruit, and walking closely with God through Jesus Christ. 🎥 Watch here before reading: The Invitation The Invitation Adam and Eve were not born the way we are born now. Scripture says they were m
karenjuly1965
May 254 min read
The Dogwood Tree and the Wisdom of Boundaries- When Love Needs Care Too
“And that which fell on good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience (Luke 8:15).” Painting a Picture: Just as roots need good soil, water, protection, and care to remain healthy and grow strong, our hearts also need the truth of God’s Word, the guidance of His Spirit, and the covering of His love. Sometimes God tends to the soil of our hearts gently and intentionally — strengthening weak places,
karenjuly1965
May 166 min read
Saved by Grace Through Faith | When Faith Encounters God’s Faithfulness
When our faith encounters God’s grace, even one minute can become a testimony. Saved by grace through faith. Romans 10:9 This image was at the 3rd location I arrived at — all by faith. And as I entered the truck with my groceries, it all felt like a miracle. My heart knew it well. I looked up, wowed by God, amazed and humbled all at the same time by the extraordinary love and presence of our Lord who is with us. I have learned not to say I am surprised, because we are not s
karenjuly1965
May 124 min read
Go — Strengthened by the Holy Spirit Theme: Living outwardly in love, perseverance, and purpose.
Do you know how valuable you are to God? You are immensely and incredibly valuable to God. This revelation is about discovering who God says you are. So smile… because God loves you, my friend. Go — Strengthened by the Holy Spirit Walking Daily With Jesus Through Ordinary Life After reading through Romans 3–5 and realizing more deeply that we are justified by faith through Jesus Christ, another question naturally followed in my heart: “How do we KEEP GOING through ordinary li
karenjuly1965
May 113 min read
The Framework of Faith Theme: Learning to walk daily with God while life still feels unfinished.
God Builds Before We Fully Understand After reading through Romans 3–5 and realizing more deeply that we are justified by faith through Jesus Christ, my heart naturally began asking another question: “Okay Lord…I believe this is true…how do we WALK this out every day?” And honestly, that question met me right in the middle of real life. Not in a perfect church moment. Not sitting with everything figured out. Not standing in some polished place of completion. But sitting insid
karenjuly1965
May 114 min read
Justified by Faith(Romans 3–5) Theme: Identity and Peace With God.
The Walk of Faith: Still Learning… and Sharing There are moments in Scripture where something suddenly becomes real in your heart. Not just words on a page. Not just theology. Not just something you heard before. But revelation. That happened to me while reading through Romans chapters 3–5. And honestly, it did not begin as a devotion. It began with me sitting there learning… reading slowly… trying to understand what God was showing me. And suddenly I saw it: God is the Just
karenjuly1965
May 113 min read
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