I am one person who totally understands how life can get really busy because that has been the story of my life for years and years. Whether you're juggling a demanding job, school, family, ministry, or all of the above, finding time for consistent Bible study can feel like just one more thing on your … Continue reading Bible Study Routines For Busy Lives: Morning, Mid-Day, and Night Plans
Author: Biyai Garricks
Should Christian Services Be Sold? The Ethical Implications of Paid Bible Study Plans & Christian Businesses
The rise of Christian entrepreneurship has led to many believers selling Bible study plans, paid discipleship groups, and faith-based coaching services. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with making a living, some Christians question whether it’s ethical to charge for things that are meant to build people’s faith. So, should Christian services be a business? Let’s … Continue reading Should Christian Services Be Sold? The Ethical Implications of Paid Bible Study Plans & Christian Businesses
New Podcast Episode: What Have You Placed As An Idol in Your Life?
Hello friends, I’m so glad you’re here. If you’ve been following along with The 6Eleven Life podcast, you’ll know that I’ve been on a journey these past few months—digging deep into God’s Word and sharing reflections from my six-month, cover-to-cover Bible study. And now, in Episode 11, I’m wrapping up the Bible Study Chronicles series … Continue reading New Podcast Episode: What Have You Placed As An Idol in Your Life?
Renewing Your Mind: Applying Romans 12:2 in the Age of Social Media
A few months ago, I caught myself in a cycle—mindlessly scrolling through social media for what felt like five minutes, only to look up and realize an hour had passed. I wasn’t just wasting time; I was absorbing endless opinions, comparisons, and messages that were subtly shaping my thoughts. I noticed something else too—after spending … Continue reading Renewing Your Mind: Applying Romans 12:2 in the Age of Social Media
New Podcast Episode: How to Live Like Christ in Today’s World
Hello friends, Welcome to another episode of 'The 6Eleven Life' Podcast We're surrounded by hustle culture, cancel culture, and social media pressure to always clap back, curate our lives, and chase perfection. But somewhere in the middle of it all, we hear that still, small voice calling us to be different… to live like Christ. … Continue reading New Podcast Episode: How to Live Like Christ in Today’s World
How to Develop a Consistent Prayer Life in a World full of Distractions
I used to think my prayer life had to look a certain way—an hour-long session every morning, complete with a journal, worship music, and uninterrupted time with God. And while that sounds beautiful, it rarely happened. Instead, my prayer life felt inconsistent, rushed, and sometimes distracted. I would start with good intentions, but before I … Continue reading How to Develop a Consistent Prayer Life in a World full of Distractions
Book Review: Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
Rating: 4 Stars Published: November 15, 2022, by Forever Pages: 391 Genre: Romance Kennedy Ryan has been on my radar for quite a while now but because I can be suspicious of books that are hyped (I mean this book in particular), it has taken me a while to get here. I went into this … Continue reading Book Review: Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
10 Biblical Affirmations to Speak Over Yourself Daily
Do you know? What you say to yourself matters. There was a time in my life when I constantly second-guessed myself. I would look in the mirror and see someone “trying” but never quite measuring up. I’d wake up in the morning already anxious, already rehearsing all the ways I felt I was falling short. … Continue reading 10 Biblical Affirmations to Speak Over Yourself Daily
Are You An Author Loyalist Or A Genre Loyalist?
If your favorite author released a book in a genre you usually avoid like the plague, would you read it? Be honest. Would you sigh, clutch your pearls, and reluctantly one-click anyway? If you said yes, congratulations — you’re probably an author loyalist like me. I’ve long accepted this as my reading identity. I am … Continue reading Are You An Author Loyalist Or A Genre Loyalist?
Author Spotlight: Philippa Gregory
If you've followed this blog for a while, you already know that I'm a big lover of historical fiction—the kind that pulls you into another era, makes you feel the weight of corsets, hear the clash of swords, and taste the tension in royal courts. And no one does that quite like Philippa Gregory and … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Philippa Gregory