Last month month, I began a six-week study of the first thirty psalms, using the book Delight by The Daily Grace Co. After the first week, I paused my Bible study, feeling a little lost and uncertain. Before I get into the details, I want to preface with this: Understanding the Bible is not supposed to be easy. Biblical interpretation challenges faithful readers, especially those of us (most of us) relying on translations. If the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) was…Continue Reading
About Brita Long
Christian Books on Grief and Depression
I believe in miracles. I believe that God can cure any and all illnesses. But I also believe that God has equipped me with tools to assist in my own healing, like compassionate doctors providing my care and global scientists constantly learning more about medicine. I pray daily for God to heal my Crohn’s Disease, but I also see a gastroenterologist. I take my prescribed immunosuppressant, I undergo a variety of tests to track my progress, and I also research…Continue Reading
Christian Prayer: What Every Believer Needs to Know
What is the point of Christian prayer? Do you limit your prayers to Sundays at church? Do your prayers look like a long list of demands for God to fulfill? What does the Bible say about prayer? Prayer is a beautiful, intimate conversation between you and God. There’s not necessarily a wrong way to pray, but you can choose a better way to pray. One of my goals with Muddling Through Together is to help Christian women with their prayer…Continue Reading
Prayers for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a joyful holiday for many Christians worldwide, but it’s also a challenging holiday for many of us as well. Mother’s Day has been hard for me ever since my mom passed away in 2015, but it’s also a painful reminder that I have yet to become a mother myself. A few years ago, I wrote a blog post inspired by Romans 12:15. “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” I’ve written these prayers for…Continue Reading