Word & the Wild

It feels good to pluck a hidden gem off the rack and take it home. 
Reading Proverbs can feel like that. This week, Owen shows you how to crack a proverb—those zippy, two-line poems that hide the secrets of successful living in plain sight. Jump in, discover the beauty others miss... and, take home something you can't live without.

*** Word + the Wild is back in 2027 as One Big Story ***

The Word + the Wild community is on break for 2026.
Why? To come back new and improved for January 2027 as the One Big Story Project.

👉 Find out more and join the 2027 waitlist at onebigstory.org. 

You’ll see info on more Bible studies and conversations there, too.

This archived season of Word + the Wild still pairs perfectly with the One Year Chronological Bible. So, subscribe and enjoy the adventure.

*****

Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself. 

ESSENTIAL LINKS

Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon: 

• Large Print paper version (recommended)
• kindle version
• flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart

OTHER LINKS

• Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
• Join the One Big Story community on Facebook and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
• One Big Story Youtube channel

Solomon’s name means peace...but his life says otherwise. This week, we follow the wisest man on earth as he builds a big kingdom, prays bold prayers, and still can’t quiet the ache inside. It’s a haunting look at how a life of success without satisfaction. 

*** Word + the Wild is back in 2027 as One Big Story ***

The Word + the Wild community is on break for 2026.
Why? To come back new and improved for January 2027 as the One Big Story Project.

👉 Find out more and join the 2027 waitlist at onebigstory.org. 

You’ll see info on more Bible studies and conversations there, too.

This archived season of Word + the Wild still pairs perfectly with the One Year Chronological Bible. So, subscribe and enjoy the adventure.

*****

Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself. 

ESSENTIAL LINKS

Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon: 

• Large Print paper version (recommended)
• kindle version
• flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart

OTHER LINKS

• Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
• Join the One Big Story community on Facebook and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
• One Big Story Youtube channel

Ever hit a Psalm in the Bible and secretly thought, “Skip it”? For years, that was me. Too emotional. Too vague. Too hard to get something out of. Then something changed—and I fell in love. This week, we explore some of David’s psalms. I’ll tell you my story—and share four simple steps to take Psalms from “must skip” to “can’t miss.”

*** Word + the Wild is back in 2027 as One Big Story ***

The Word + the Wild community is on break for 2026.
Why? To come back new and improved for January 2027 as the One Big Story Project.

👉 Find out more and join the 2027 waitlist at onebigstory.org. 

You’ll see info on more Bible studies and conversations there, too.

This archived season of Word + the Wild still pairs perfectly with the One Year Chronological Bible. So, subscribe and enjoy the adventure.

*****

Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself. 

ESSENTIAL LINKS

Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon: 

• Large Print paper version (recommended)
• kindle version
• flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart

OTHER LINKS

• Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
• Join the One Big Story community on Facebook and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
• One Big Story Youtube channel

This week, David's personal choices set off a chain reaction that spins out of control and sends him on the run. As consequences mount, he rediscovers a love that outlasts his mistakes.

*** Word + the Wild is back in 2027 as One Big Story ***

The Word + the Wild community is on break for 2026.
Why? To come back new and improved for January 2027 as the One Big Story Project.

👉 Find out more and join the 2027 waitlist at onebigstory.org. 

You’ll see info on more Bible studies and conversations there, too.

This archived season of Word + the Wild still pairs perfectly with the One Year Chronological Bible. So, subscribe and enjoy the adventure.

*****

Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself. 

ESSENTIAL LINKS

Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon: 

• Large Print paper version (recommended)
• kindle version
• flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart

OTHER LINKS

• Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
• Join the One Big Story community on Facebook and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
• One Big Story Youtube channel

The tragic miss that turned Saul into "Saul".... and why it's easier to make the same mistake than you think. Plus, how seeing double this week and what that's a good thing.

*** Word + the Wild is back in 2027 as One Big Story ***

The Word + the Wild community is on break for 2026.
Why? To come back new and improved for January 2027 as the One Big Story Project.

👉 Find out more and join the 2027 waitlist at onebigstory.org. 

You’ll see info on more Bible studies and conversations there, too.

This archived season of Word + the Wild still pairs perfectly with the One Year Chronological Bible. So, subscribe and enjoy the adventure.

*****

Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself. 

ESSENTIAL LINKS

Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon: 

• Large Print paper version (recommended)
• kindle version
• flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart

OTHER LINKS

• Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
• Join the One Big Story community on Facebook and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
• One Big Story Youtube channel

David solves Saul's "giant" problem... and then creates a "giant problem" for Saul. Why David and Saul's relationship blows up and what that means for us

*** Word + the Wild is back in 2027 as One Big Story ***

The Word + the Wild community is on break for 2026.
Why? To come back new and improved for January 2027 as the One Big Story Project.

👉 Find out more and join the 2027 waitlist at onebigstory.org. 

You’ll see info on more Bible studies and conversations there, too.

This archived season of Word + the Wild still pairs perfectly with the One Year Chronological Bible. So, subscribe and enjoy the adventure.

*****

Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself. 

ESSENTIAL LINKS

Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon: 

• Large Print paper version (recommended)
• kindle version
• flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart

OTHER LINKS

• Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
• Join the One Big Story community on Facebook and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
• One Big Story Youtube channel

The Wild West chaos of Judges blurs into the background as we zoom in to follow the lives of a string of people who move the plot forward in a major way. Ruth, Hannah, Samuel, David and more are on the horizon this week. Here's how to get a handle on this part of the story.

*** Word + the Wild is back in 2027 as One Big Story ***

The Word + the Wild community is on break for 2026.
Why? To come back new and improved for January 2027 as the One Big Story Project.

👉 Find out more and join the 2027 waitlist at onebigstory.org. 

You’ll see info on more Bible studies and conversations there, too.

This archived season of Word + the Wild still pairs perfectly with the One Year Chronological Bible. So, subscribe and enjoy the adventure.

*****

Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself. 

ESSENTIAL LINKS

Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon: 

• Large Print paper version (recommended)
• kindle version
• flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart

OTHER LINKS

• Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
• Join the One Big Story community on Facebook and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
• One Big Story Youtube channel

Welcome to the Wild West known as Judges. This week, our journey takes us to a time when the Israelites live on the frontier. It's a dangerous borderland where life and peace hang in the balance. In these dark times, God calls in a series of vigilantes to rescue his people with their own brand of cowboy justice.

*** Word + the Wild is back in 2027 as One Big Story ***

The Word + the Wild community is on break for 2026.
Why? To come back new and improved for January 2027 as the One Big Story Project.

👉 Find out more and join the 2027 waitlist at onebigstory.org. 

You’ll see info on more Bible studies and conversations there, too.

This archived season of Word + the Wild still pairs perfectly with the One Year Chronological Bible. So, subscribe and enjoy the adventure.

*****

Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself. 

ESSENTIAL LINKS

Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon: 

• Large Print paper version (recommended)
• kindle version
• flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart

OTHER LINKS

• Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
• Join the One Big Story community on Facebook and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
• One Big Story Youtube channel

Joshua and the Israelites as step into the Promised Land and move to clear out Canaan. It's a life and death struggle – and the threats are closer than they think.

*** Word + the Wild is back in 2027 as One Big Story ***

The Word + the Wild community is on break for 2026.
Why? To come back new and improved for January 2027 as the One Big Story Project.

👉 Find out more and join the 2027 waitlist at onebigstory.org. 

You’ll see info on more Bible studies and conversations there, too.

This archived season of Word + the Wild still pairs perfectly with the One Year Chronological Bible. So, subscribe and enjoy the adventure.

*****

Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself. 

ESSENTIAL LINKS

Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon: 

• Large Print paper version (recommended)
• kindle version
• flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart

OTHER LINKS

• Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
• Join the One Big Story community on Facebook and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
• One Big Story Youtube channel

It's not deja vu....it's Deuteronomy. Here in WEEK 12, Moses and the Israelites' wilderness wanderings come to an end... and come with a warning: God wants his people to remember what they would rather forget. Memory is essential to their survival.

*** Word + the Wild is back in 2027 as One Big Story ***

The Word + the Wild community is on break for 2026.
Why? To come back new and improved for January 2027 as the One Big Story Project.

👉 Find out more and join the 2027 waitlist at onebigstory.org. 

You’ll see info on more Bible studies and conversations there, too.

This archived season of Word + the Wild still pairs perfectly with the One Year Chronological Bible. So, subscribe and enjoy the adventure.

*****

Word & the Wild is a one-year Bible adventure with friends. Join from anywhere and enjoy a fun, rewarding, and doable 12-month journey through the Bible where you read it from cover to cover and understand it. It’s not a devotional or recap. It’s a guide by your side through God’s Word. With support from a weekly podcast and an online community of fellow travelers, this is the year when you finally explore the Bible in its own words and on its own terms for yourself. 

ESSENTIAL LINKS

Our daily reading follows the One Year Chronological Bible NLT version. Find it at your favorite retailer.
Here's where to find it on Amazon: 

• Large Print paper version (recommended)
• kindle version
• flip around the Bible yourself using this downloadable PDF chart

OTHER LINKS

• Throw a little something in the tip jar to keep this nonprofit going and growing.
• Join the One Big Story community on Facebook and on Instagram...and say hello to your fellow travelers.
• One Big Story Youtube channel