Description: A conversation during Joni's Arizona vacation (the one from Episode 21!) sparked a new mission: handwriting the entire Bible as a gift for her children. In this episode, Joni discusses the "why" and the "how" behind this slow-paced devotional practice. From choosing the 1984 NIV to the necessity of white-out, discover how getting into the Word line-by-line can shift your perspective. Whether you write one verse a day or a whole book, the goal is the same: just start.

Scripture from this Episode:

• Psalm 119:105 – Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Connect with Joni: Read more or catch past reflections at ⁠makemondaymatter.com⁠.

What started as a "God-thing" reconnection with a former co-worker led to a living room Bible study and a question that stopped Joni in her tracks: "How does God see you?" If you’ve been living in a performance trap of trying to "do enough," this episode is a reminder that your identity isn't a to-do list—it's a finished work. We're talking about what it means to be made righteous and truly loved, regardless of how you feel.

Scripture from this Episode:

• Romans 8:1 – No condemnation in Christ.

• 1 John 3:1 – Called children of God.

• Ephesians 1:4 – Chosen before the foundation of the world.

• Romans 5:8 – Loved while we were still sinners.

• 2 Corinthians 5:17 – A new creation in Christ.

• Hebrews 13:5 – Never left or forsaken.

• Zephaniah 3:17 – He rejoices over you with singing.

Connect with Joni: Read more or catch past reflections at makemondaymatter.com.

What does it actually look like to follow Jesus through his final week on earth? In the conclusion of our Lent series, we walk the full arc of Holy Week—from the quiet moments of foot washing and the Last Supper to the weight of the cross and the victory of the empty tomb.

If you’re looking to move past the "polished" version of Easter and find a deeper connection to the story, this episode is for you. Joni shares how her family uses hands-on traditions like foot washing and a Christian Seder meal to help the story of the Lamb of God come to life for her kids (15-year-old skepticism and all!).

This Week’s Roadmap:

• Monday & Tuesday: John 12:20–26 & John 13:1–17 (A Grain of Wheat & Washing Feet)

• Wednesday: Matthew 26:6–16 (Anointed for Burial)

• Maundy Thursday: Luke 22:7–23 (The Last Supper)

• Good Friday: Matthew 27:27–54 (The Crucifixion)

• Holy Saturday: Matthew 27:57–66 (Waiting in the Silence)

• Easter Sunday: Matthew 28:1–10 (He is Risen!)

Connect with Joni: ✨ Seder Step-by-Step Guide: here

Weekly Devotionals: makemondaymatter.com

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