When talking about biblical meditation, I have found that there is a lot of conflicting information on the Internet. I have a lot of content regarding biblical meditation that I share here at A Little R & R, and how it differs from Eastern meditation, but my concern is that as I have followed other…
If you have never read Psalm 119 in one sitting, you are missing out on a great blessing. Growing up, and for all of my adult life, I have read Psalm 119 little by little. Sometimes a little everyday, or a little every week. About Psalm 119 Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the…
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….
Forgiveness is likely one of the hardest things we do in life, but it is certainly one of the most freeing things we can do. It is why the Bible has so much to say about the power of forgiveness. Problems arise when we begin to adopt a secular philosophy about forgiveness that does not…
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…
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…
