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DAILY DIG DEEPER POSTS
Each day we read the passage listed, and then Dig Deeper to understand and apply it.


Romans 8:5-8 - Mindset
What governs your mind? Romans 8:5-8 (NIV) 5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 23, 2024


John 6:35-40 - The Fork in the Road
What do you think? Do you have free will or not? John 6:35-40 (NIV) 35 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 22, 2024


Genesis 1:3-4, John 3:19-21 - Light, Truth & Goodness
Step out of the darkness and into His wonderful Light Genesis 1:3-4a (NIV) And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 19, 2024


Genesis 3:20-24 - Forbidden Fruit
God's seemingly harsh actions are actually His supreme grace. Genesis 3:20–24 (NIV) CONTEXT: After the fall into sin, God curses everyone...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 18, 2024


Genesis 2:15-17 - Covenant Keeper
God's promise to bless & keep you has its roots in the Garden of Eden. Genesis 2:15–17 (ESV) 15 The Lord God took the man and put him in...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 17, 2024


Genesis 3:1-7 - Shrewd Sin
Adam knew exactly what he was doing when he took that bite. Genesis 3:1–7 (NIV) Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 16, 2024


Genesis 1:26-28 - Imago Dei
Don't let the world crush your core identity! Genesis 1:26–28 (ESV) 26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness....
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 15, 2024


1 Peter 5:6-7 - Casted Care
Cast all your anxiety upon God, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6–7 (NIV) 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand,...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 12, 2024


Psalm 121 - Look Up
Confidently walk the narrow path by lifting your eyes to the Lord. Psalm 121 (NIV) A song of ascents. 1 I lift up my eyes to the...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 11, 2024


Psalm 23 - Ovine Theology
If the Lord's your shepherd, that makes you His sheep. Psalm 23 (NIV) A psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 10, 2024


Romans 8:28-30 - All, Not Some or Even Most
This certain promise bring comfort or skepticism. The better you understand it, the more comfort you'll experience. Romans 8:28–30 (ESV)...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 9, 2024


Acts 2:22-24 - Powerful Providence
Everything - both good & bad - is 'a God thing.' Acts 2:22–24 (NIV) CONTEXT: After be filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter has just begun...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 8, 2024


John 10:22-31 - In This Thought We Rest
Having stuff is good, but it's the thought that counts! John 10:22–30 (NIV) 22 Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 5, 2024


Genesis 45:1-8 - Pro-vide-o
Providence simply means 'to see beforehand.' Genesis 45:1–8 (NIV) CONTEXT: Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers, only...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 4, 2024


Acts 1:6-8 - When to Desist Thy Inquiries
"Where God closes His holy mouth, I will desist from inquiry." Acts 1:4-9 (NIV) CONTEXT: Jesus is speaking with his disciples for the...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 3, 2024


Jonah 4 - The Whales & Worms of Providence
God provides both whales and worms in your life. Jonah 4 (NIV) CONTEXT: After Jonah finally gets to Nineveh, he delivers history's...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 2, 2024


Job 12 - Animal Theology
If you want the patience of Job, you need the theology of Job! Job 12 (NIV) CONTEXT: Job has lost his family and his health. He here...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 1, 2024


Jude 6 - Fallen Angels
Not all angels have wings, and not all angels are good. Jude 6 (NIV) And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but...
Joshua Carpenter
Mar 29, 2024


Luke 2:8-14 - Angels We Have Heard on High
You might not be thinking about Christmas this week, but the angels sure are! Luke 2:8–14 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in...
Joshua Carpenter
Mar 28, 2024


Genesis 1 - Ordered and Good
In this chaotic world, rest in our Sovereign God who created all things good. Genesis 1 (NIV) 1 In the beginning God created the heavens...
Joshua Carpenter
Mar 27, 2024
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