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These changes in our responses don’t come naturally. We must be intentional but with God’s help, we can respond in ways that in turn cause us to start growing into the likeness of Christ (Heb. 5.12-14). And this can happen, not just in spite of the people and circumstances God ha...
Embarking on a spiritual journey often involves finding ways to deepen our connection with God, and the ACTS Prayer Method stands out as a powerful tool in this quest. Modeled after the Lord’s Prayer, the ACTS acronym delineates a comprehensive structure for prayer, encapsulating four key parts...
Setting aside intentional time to be without distraction can be useful. Journaling or using music or pictures may help you access your emotions. In the television series “Shrinking,” Harrison Ford’s character advises the teenager whose mother has died to play a song that evokes emotion so as...
Allen Jackson: Obviously the lists could be extensive in answering this question. The two most obvious choices seem to be prayer and reading the Bible. Both practices are essential to maintaining relationship with God. Prayer is an intentional inclusion of God into the fabric of our...
living in different countries, and occasionally meeting up in person. There was an energy to it because of the nature in which it was recorded that forced us to take our time, to have as much fun in the process as possible, and also to be really intentional with ...
you feel better and you are more capable of doing better. You elevate your consciousness by becoming more aware and intentional about how your thoughts, your words, and your actions impact your life and the lives of every person that you come in contact with. And so, from that place, I ...
Be intentional about getting still and asking God for direction in your leadership journey. The effort you make to take time away should be regular, planned, consistent, and rhythmic. I do realize that the idea of scheduling time off, making the most of your time, or cultivating the rhythm...
I am (slowly) learning to be more intentional about my reactions and not sinning in my anger (Ephesians 4:26). Thank you for the encouragement and tips! I shared on Facebook. Have a wonderful day! Missy Reply to this comment Rachel Norman says Thanks so much, Missy. I am with you...
When we pray, it creates a relationship with God that's unbreakable. But it’s only through deliberate and intentional communication that we nurture our relationship with the Heavenly Father. Whether it’s through communal prayer with our church congregation or by ourselves, prayer is a powerful ...