Live for the glory of God
Do you sometimes cringe when you remember your past mistakes and failures? I do. There are times when I wish I could delete files in my brain that are stuffed full of blunders, dumb choices, and outright rebellious decisions that led me down some dark paths. Every so often, one peeks its head out of […]
I remember the first time I saw this idea presented. I thought it was silly, juvenile, and I felt really, really silly even participating in it. But here’s the thing. It worked!!! The presentation I saw took place over 20 years ago and showed us how to memorized the 10 Commandments in order using word associations. […]
Have you ever felt the frustration of giving everything you have to something, only to feel like you have a 10-ton anchor strapped to you, keeping you from getting ahead…. while at the same time watching someone else race to the finish line without even trying very hard? We’ve all been there. And the frustration […]
One essential Christian discipline is memorizing scripture. Right up there with fasting, it is one Christian discipline that is most often neglected. Once we finish school, the last thing we want to do is have to memorize more information. Our brain is tired, we just want to let it rest. However, if we’re honest with […]
When we talk about worship, most people get a picture of a band playing in an auditorium with people standing, hands raised, and singing along to whatever worship song is most popular right now. And while this can be worship, it isn’t all there is to worship. If we stop here, we’ve missed the much […]
Most people don’t believe they can effectively memorize scripture. We’re okay with reading the Bible and prayer, even studying the Bible; but when it comes to memorizing scripture we’re looking for the nearest exit. Memorizing scripture is not only a good practice, it is vital for the believer. You could say that it is the […]
Do you ever feel like you’ve reverted back to your high school days: Pimply faced Braces Two left feet Awkward I think we all relate to those feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, and awkwardness. And it’s in these times that the narrative we’ve heard all of our life starts replying in our head. It’s strange to […]
We all know that good Christian discipline requires daily Bible reading. But how many of us are actually studying the Bible? Reading the Bible and studying the Bible are not one and the same. Actually, they are very different from one another; each requires a different approach. In my post, 4 Ways to Get the […]
One of the most common problems women face today with maintaining a consistent quiet time is time. Most women find that they are extremely busy and find it difficult to make time for personal devotion, and yet personal time with the Lord is vital to Christian growth and maturity. 5 Quiet Time Tips for Busy […]
If defeat is abnormal Christian living, why do we sometimes feel defeated….or even experience defeat? Is the Bible wrong when it teaches that we will be victorious over our enemies? Was David living in delusion when he said that God would not let him be defeated? Are Christians today living in a fantasy world, thinking […]
There are times when I don’t feel like reading my Bible. Yes, its true. There are times when I sit down to my desk, and grab my Bible and suddenly remember 101 other things I need to do – and the urgency to do those things right now pulls at me. Sometimes there are even […]
