Bible Reading
A Bible Reading Strategy for 2027 That Has Worked Well for Me for Years
For many years, I have followed a Bible reading strategy that has been transformational to me. I’ve described […]
Spiritual Disciplines
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- Journal
Using a Personal Journal for Spiritual Growth
Too often the use of a journal has been dismissed as feminine, “something you do when you need […]
- accountability
8 Connections for Me Between Physical Exercise and Spiritual Disciplines
I start out today’s article, the second one in this series about taking care of ourselves spiritually and […]
- Christian Life
10 Ways to Start the Day Well for God
I’ll be honest – I’m faithful to read and pray each day, but I don’t have a set […]
- Prayer
10 Reasons to Set Aside at Least One Hour of Silence and Solitude before Worship this Weekend
In my discipleship class at Southeastern Seminary, I require students each semester to complete a 1-2 hour silence […]
Spiritual Disciplines
8 Reasons Spiritual Disciplines Matter
I know it sounds like a basic, simplistic matter in our Christian walk, but I’m writing this post […]
faith
10 Ways to Challenge and Stretch Your Faith
Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Heb. 11:6). Still, many of us have a stagnant faith […]
Patience
The Patient Pastor
If we were to poll Christians on which fruit of the Spirit they struggle with the most, I […]
Holiness
The Preacher’s Character: Personal Holiness
The great Scottish pastor Robert Murray McCheyne has been quoted as saying, “The greatest need of my people […]
Humility
A Quiz: Are You a Teachable Person?
I recognize that I’m not always teachable, so I hesitate to write this post. At the same time, […]
Christian Life
Seeing Ourselves as God Sees Us
A professor friend of mine regularly asks his classes to write down the first thing that comes to […]
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