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All tagged spiritual disciplines
Beyond Knowledge: Harvesting Wisdom from Books (New Series Intro)
Reading good books, starting with the Bible, is key to our growth in sanctification. An introduction to a new series for the fall featuring some books that have changed me.
Transformation from the Heart: The 4 P's of Change
Change is possible: an introduction to the point, possibility, process and picture of change.
Planning to Plan: 5 Planning Habits to Consider
Wise planning ahead of time may not prevent problems but can alleviate them. They also help us live out our values more intentionally.
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.
How to Make Changes: 3 Steps to Take
Doing a time audit and evaluating it can help pinpoint changes to make. Here’s three steps to help you start making a plan to move forward.
Regular Rest: A Sign of Growth
Resting in regular intervals is a step of faith too.
Summary Post: Studying, Living and Sharing God's Word
A summary post on how to do inductive Bible study for yourself.
Better Than Bread: How to Study the Bible, Part 1
When we learn the skills of studying Scripture for ourselves, we have sustenance for our spiritual lives. Here, we will look at how to put Scripture in context as well as observe for details.
Preparing Ourselves for Conversations in Scripture
An introduction to this summer’s series on Scripture, how to personally equip ourselves and use it in our conversations and counsel.
20 Ideas to Jumpstart Your Meditation
Twenty ideas on how to make meditation a part of your spiritual training.
Meeting God in the Mundane: A Beginner's Guide to Christian Meditation
Learning to meditate doesn’t always come in a silent room with eyes closed. Sometimes it happens in the thick of life. Here’s a page from my journal.
An Introduction to Christian Meditation
Meditation is a buzzword these days that rightly raises red flags. What is it and why should we practice it? Part 1 of a 3-part series.
When I Don't Delight in God's Word
Let’s be honest here. Sometimes I don’t want to read the Bible or pray. But we also know this hampers our growth. What can we do to increase our desire for God?
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.
The Power of Retreat
In a busy life, going on retreat seems counterproductive, but it may be the best thing we do for our ministry. Here are three reasons why.
Doing Battle with Song: A Book Review on Songs of Suffering
Why and how singing valiant hymns of truth and faith is one way to rejoice in the hard times or prepare for them.
Mend the Roof Before It Rains: How Good Times Can Prepare Us For the Hard Times
The good times can be God’s way to allow us to prepare for the hard times yet unknown. Three tips on how to make the most of these high points in our lives to shore up for the future.
Looking Ahead: Five Picks for an Advent Devotional
A good Advent devotional will help us prepare spiritually for a busy season. Here are five picks for this year to consider.
Five Ways to Make the Most of Every Season
Whether you are in a time of transition or what feels like an unending season, here are five things that help me navigate through each in faith.