Lesson Objective: Children will learn about the spiritual discipline of reading the Bible. Introduction: Begin the lesson by reading the key verse to the children. For older elementary, encourage a volunteer to read this verse to the group. ...
the future» Spiritual crowns »The crown of life James 1:12 Verse Concepts Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he hasbeen approved, he will receivethe crown of life which the Lordhas promised to those wholove Him....
December 5, 2024, posted inAdvent,spiritual discipline Jesus said we are the light of the world, and to not hide that light under a basket. On this second Sunday of Advent we celebrate the light of Christ, of which we are a mere reflection. Oh, there is plenty of darkness around us:...
Gibbon, in his book (#AmazonAdLink) The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, notes that relaxation of discipline and the disuse of exercise made the soldiers unable to survive the fatigue of service. They complained of the weight of the armor and finally obtained permission t...
Thisweek,wewanttothinkabouthowwecancultivatethespiritualdisciplineofservinginourlives. Introduction Tostartusoff,itishelpfultofirstconsiderwhatChristianserviceis.AdefinitionIfindusefulisthis:ChristianserviceisthesincereworshipofGodwithourwholelives.Whenweconsideredtheall-of-lifeworshipofabeliever,welearnedthatworshipen...
In thinking about the juxtaposition of mental-health issues and church discipline, we want to be wary of two extremes. First, we don’t want to avoid corrective pastoral care out of fear that we will ‘add insult to injury’ for those struggling with mental affliction. Second, we don’t ...
222. Shamanism was not a religion; it was a spiritual discipline and is still utilized today. 223. The art works are the spiritual calling and the demands pro forma the people. 224. Life isn't all and skittles. We should pursue something higher spiritual and make our life colorful. 225....
(see1 Samuel 3:10). One time I selected a word in early December, but then felt that the Holy Spirit gave me a different word later in the month. This past year I used two words:pray first, which helped me to develop more discipline (combating laziness) when it was my planned time...
deepen our intimacy with God.”37 Quoting the contemplative poster-verse Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God,” Swindoll says the verse is a call to the “discipline of silence.”38 As other contemplative proponents have done, he has taken this verse very much ...
Biblical Spiritual Growth is the lifelong process of growing in Christ through the discipline of personal Bible study and Prayer.