If you’ve struggled with growing your prayer life, perhaps the problem is not an issue of discipline or technique, but unbelief or cynicism.
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Summary Post: Summer in the Psalms
All the psalms we have studied this summer in one place.
Praying Through the Hard Times (Psalms 42-43)
The psalms guides us in how to pray when we feel like we’re in over our heads with despair, suffering, or injustice.
The LORD is MY Shepherd (Psalm 23)
Knowing the Lord as our Shepherd can make all the difference. Is He YOUR shepherd?
A Primer on Filling Your Home With Wisdom and Beauty
Every home can be beautiful when it is focused on honoring God and loving others. Questions to think about as you frame your home’s routines and fill it with the things that reflect your values.
Summary Post: 7 Key Ingredients to Change
A post summarizing seven key ideas to grow and change into Christlikeness.
Two Gifts that Make Real Change Possible
Though real change is difficult, God does not leave us alone. He provides two gifts that make it possible to run the race with joy.
The Crucial Link of Repentance
If we desire to see real change, we must take the step of repentance. What is that and what does it look like?
Two Paths to Change (part 1): Habits
God transforms us but we also have a part: we trust Him as we take concrete action towards change. This post looks at the first path we can take—habits.
Drop by Drop: How God Changes Us
The process of change is a slow one, but over time, little drops can carve deep transformation.
How to Understand and Fight Fear (Plus Resources!)
Fear is antithetical to the life of Christ, yet is so common. When the world we live in gives us many reasons to fear, learning how to view, think, and act to the contrary requires faith, trust, and hope in the God who conquers all fear.
Is It Good to Plan?
To plan or not to plan? That is the question. How can we plan in such a way that expresses faith and trust in God?
The Basics of Prayer
Exploring the why, when and how of prayer.
Watch Your Words
What we say reveals so much about us. How can we connect the dots between our words and our faith?
Building Up Your Armory--The Discipline of Scripture Memory (Part 3)
With some thoughtful preparation, Scripture memory can not only be incorporated into your life but become an enjoyable practice. This extended post gives very practical suggestions on getting your mind and heart prepared for this habit.
Of Swords and Sweetness--The Discipline of Scripture Memory (Part 2)
Journeying through this life here requires that we be prepared with blades of different lengths. Are you ready?
Five Minutes to Change Your Life--The Discipline of Scripture Memory (Part 1)
The first in a series on the discipline of Scripture memory as a way to connect the dots between faith and practice.
How to Escape Temptation
How the Gospel is the way out of temptation.