Contrary to what the world tells us, setting limits and habits in our lives is actually a powerful way to help us grow. This book shows why and how.
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Book Review: Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey
If you’ve needed help (as I do) to “pray in all circumstances,” this book can help guide the way.
Summary Post: Time Management for Intentional Living
A summary post for the process I use to evaluate and plan my time to live my part of God’s Story with intentionality and purpose.
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.
Breathe: Two Disciplines to Oxygenate Your Spiritual Life
Just as inhaling and exhaling form the unseen pattern of our daily lives, so we need to learn to inhale Scripture and exhale prayer as a pattern in our spiritual lives. Here are some suggestions on how to form this core rhythm to sustain and empower your communion with God.
10 Stages of My Planning Process
How to plan for the next year so that you live out God’s Story each day.
How to Abide in Christ
We know we ought to abide in Christ, but it seems so mystical. What does this important command mean? Why is it so important? And what does it look like?
How to Do a Heart Check With God
We all need regular physical checkups. Are you getting regular spiritual checkups as well? Here are some ways to let God evaluate your heart.
Gone Fishin'
While I’m on vacation, here are a few posts for you to catch up on!
What to Look For in Wise Counsel
Connecting the dots is not something we do alone. We need God and we need His people. What can wise counsel do for us and who do we look for?
Forging New Patterns with Spiritual Habits
Forging godliness doesn’t happen with a spiritual zap from heaven but through spiritual habits. In love, faithfully practicing these habits forge the new patterns and pathways of character that enable us to honor God as we desire.
How to Cultivate the Art of Everyday Worship
Connecting the dots includes worshipping God in the everyday through abiding, keeping an eternal perspective, and serving Him in the ordinary.
How to Develop a Personal Liturgy
A liturgy develops a path for us to follow day by day to keep us connected to God. Instead of being a restrictive straitjacket, we can thoughtfully design a rule of life that fits us and helps us stay focused on developing our life of faith.