Dwelling Richly

02/09/2026

New Fall Study is here! Groups are forming now and officially starting after Labor Day. Sign-Up Today to get your study book (spiral bound or digital copy) and join a group, grab a friend, or study on your own. Here's an earlybird release of the first episode in the series, "Thessalonians: Holy & Hopeful" - Details/Register Here
What does it look like to live holy and hopeful while we wait for Jesus?
Join Jennifer Richmond and the Dwelling Richly community for a journey through 1 & 2 Thessalonians, two letters filled with encouragement for believers learning to stand firm, grow in holiness, love one another well, endure hardship, and live with confident hope in the return of Christ.
These teaching messages accompany the 50-day Thessalonians: Holy & Hopeful Dwelling Richly Bible study. Each episode builds on the Scripture you’ve been studying, helping you understand the biblical and historical context, make connections across God’s Word, work through challenging passages, and grow increasingly confident studying Scripture for yourself.
Dwelling Richly studies are designed to be Bible-based, faith-strengthening, and community-building. We take Scripture seriously, ask good questions, learn to think biblically, and leave room to wonder, wrestle, notice, and grow.
Whether you’re participating with a Grace Group, studying alongside a friend, or joining us on your own, you’re welcome here.
Our goal isn’t simply to finish another Bible study or collect more information. We want to know God better, love His Word more, live faithfully in light of what is true, and become better equipped to help someone else do the same.
Don’t just do Bible study. Dwell.
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28/08/2026

I know how small, weird things can end up meaning the most. This past year was messy, painful, and full of loss, and it showed up in my body and my grief. But as I started to dwell in Scripture instead of just doing the motions, I found a steadiness I hadn’t had before. I didn’t stop hurting, but I had somewhere to look when everything felt chaotic.
Looking down at my hands and seeing my nails grow back felt like a tiny, tender sign that my soul was catching up with my body. If you’ve been weary or wondering where God is in the hard stuff, this is for you. We don’t see everything yet, but we see Him, and that changes the way we walk through sorrow.
If this reflection resonates with you, my new 50-day Bible study through 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Holy & Hopeful, may be a meaningful next step. It is designed to help you do more than complete a Bible study, but to truly dwell in Scripture, understand it in context, and grow in a faith that is rooted deeply enough to hold steady when life is anything but easy.
Learn more about Holy & Hopeful here:https://www.jennifergrichmond.com/thessalonians/
Read the original blog post:https://www.jennifergrichmond.com/my-fingernails-are-growing-again/
Dwelling Richly exists to encourage and equip believers to love God with heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to let the Word of Christ dwell in them richly.

25/08/2026

Yay! The new fall study is here! Join us for "Holy & Hopeful" a 50-Day study through 1 & 2 Thessalonians.

An inductive Bible study that teaches you to how study with a focus on dwelling. "Holy & Hopeful" walks you through 1 & 2 Thessalonians while teaching you how to observe, understand, and connect Scripture to real life.

The principles you learn in a Dwelling Richly study help you open your Bible and understand any Scripture.

Group or Individual study: You can join a Grace Group this fall and get into the Word with others like you who want community centered around something meaningful. Grace Groups meet every other week (super helpful for busy schedules!), or you can choose the personal or small group study with a friend.

Each of the five lessons also has a teaching session with verse-by-verse teaching to dig deeper and keep your focus on God and His Word in your life.

Get yours today - Available to ship, pick-up, or download starting August 30

Let Scripture be your guide and the Holy Spirit your teacher.

Details Here:
https://www.jennifergrichmond.com/thessalonians/

10/08/2026

New Dwelling Richly Bible Study this Fall! Join us - start a group in your area...

What does it look like to live holy and hopeful in an uncertain world? Join Dwelling Richly for Thessalonians: Holy & Hopeful, a Bible study through 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Dwell deeply in God’s Word as we explore faith, love, holiness, perseverance, Christ’s return, and the confident hope we have in Him. Grow in your ability to study Scripture and discover how the hope of Christ shapes the way we live today.

Description: Consider what it means to live as believers who are grounded in Christ, strengthened in hope, and called to holiness while we wait for His return. A verse-by-verse study through 1 & 2 Thessalonians.

Study Type: Group or Individual – this is a great study to do with a friend, small-group or on your own at your own pace. Join or start a Grace Group for this study in your area.

Lessons: 5 lessons with 10 days of study in each lesson – 50 days in all

Level: A great study for any level. Each lesson is adaptable to your learning style and acquaintance with Scripture

Includes: Teaching sessions with each lesson, “How to Study the Bible” plus verse-by-verse teaching through 1 & 2 Thessalonians

Available Formats: Download and print at home, ship to you, local pick-up - Available August 30

Select to have your study shipped to you, your Grace Group, or pick up locally - beginning August 30.

Thessalonians Bible study with Dwelling Richly. Grow in holiness, deepen your hope in Christ, and learn to live faithfully as we await His return.

09/08/2026

NOTE: Watch the video to see the on-screen notes and download the Follow-Along Notes at https://www.jennifergrichmond.com/teaching/dwelling-richly-chill-ep5/
A verse-by-verse Psalm 46 study exploring “be still,” and why we can let go and trust God. What does it mean to “be still” when nothing around you is still? Psalm 46 speaks into a world of roaring waters, shaking mountains, raging nations, and uncertain outcomes—and calls us to behold the works of the LORD. True rest grows as we see who God is, remember what He has done, and entrust what we are holding to His faithful hands.

In this fifth and final message from the CHILL: Rethinking Rest & Stress series, Jennifer Richmond walks verse by verse through Psalm 46, exploring its vivid imagery, repeated Hebrew words, and powerful refrain: “The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” Rather than treating “Be still and know that I am God” as a peaceful slogan, this study restores the verse to its setting and reveals God’s command to cease striving, release our resistance, and acknowledge His sovereign rule.

Whether you’re studying Psalm 46 on your own, leading a small group, preparing to teach, or struggling to release fear, control, resentment, or an uncertain outcome, this study will help you behold the character and works of God—and understand why you can safely open your hands before Him.

In this Bible study you’ll discover:• Why Psalm 46 begins with God before describing the trouble• How the repeated Hebrew root mot contrasts moving mountains, tottering kingdoms, and the city that will not be moved• Why “she shall not be moved” refers to Zion, not an individual woman• What the name YHWH Tseva’ot—the LORD of hosts—reveals about God’s power and covenant presence• The meaning of harpu—“be still,” “cease,” “release,” or “let go”• How “Come and see” leads from Psalm 46 to Jesus and the empty tomb• Why we can rest while God remains active, sovereign, and faithful• How the entire CHILL study leads us to come, hide, know the I AM, let go, and let God be God

Register today for the "Follow Me" discipleship training. Details Here.

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02/08/2026

Should Christians believe Mercury retrograde affects their lives? How can you help others think through this idea biblically? Explore a biblical perspective on astrology, God's sovereignty, and the purpose of the heavens. Learn why Scripture teaches that the stars declare God's glory but do not direct our lives. Discover the difference between astronomy and astrology and why our confidence belongs in the Creator, not creation.
Listen to this episode here, YouTube/DwellingRichly, or read the blog post on the Dwelling Richly blog.
"So Glad You Asked" is a Dwelling Richly series where honest questions meet biblical truth. Together we'll open God's Word, think carefully, and discover that knowing the Creator is always better than simply finding an answer.