When Bible Reading Loses the Fire (If Your Devotions Seem Cold)

Is your devotional life growing cold—even though you’re still reading the Bible?If you’ve been walking with Christ for years, this video is for you.Many faithful Christians experience seasons where their Bible reading and prayer feel dry, stale, or routine. In this video, I want to reassure you: don’t panic—and don’t quit. Instead, you may need to change the way you’re engaging Scripture so the fire keeps burning.Using the image of throwing new logs on the fire, I walk through practical, biblical, and time-tested ways to revitalize your devotional life without abandoning consistency.In this video, we cover:Why spiritual coldness happens to mature ChristiansThe three legs of a healthy devotional life (private, family, and church)Why quitting your Bible plan is not the solutionWhen and how to change your devotional formatReading vs. listening vs. writing—and when each helps mostHow switching Bibles, translations, or study formats can helpWhy listening to Scripture while reading increases focusThe spiritual benefits of walking, journaling, and note-takingWhen God may be calling you to write—journals, prayers, or even a bookThis video is especially helpful if:You’ve read the Bible for years but feel spiritually stuckYour January Bible plan is already feeling heavyYou struggle with distraction during devotionsYou want to grow without becoming mechanicalYou’re in ministry and feeling devotional fatigue📌 Join the conversationWhat has helped your devotional life stay fresh? Reading? Listening? Writing? Drop a comment—I’d love to hear what’s worked for you.🎧 Prefer audio?Follow me on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening while driving, walking, or working out.📘 Recommended ReadingIf you’re looking for a devotional or reflective read, check out my bookBold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards.👍 If this encouraged you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone whose devotional fire needs a fresh log.