Learning to apply God’s Word also helps us grow in godliness. Often, we find applying Scripture to concrete situations to be challenging. A. The Value of Applying God’s WordThe Bible promises the blessing of God to those who apply the
Another way to have disciplined Bible intake in our lives is to meditate on God’s Word daily. Meditation is both commanded by God and modeled by the Godly in Scripture. For instance, Genesis 24:63 says, “And Isaac went out to
Bible intake is a very important part of Spiritual Discipline. We know that hearing, reading, and studying God’s Word strengthens our pursuit of godliness. This week, let us focus on the importance of memorizing God’s Word. Many Christians look at
In addition to hearing and reading God’s Word, you can also practice Bible intake by studying God’s Word. Jerry Bridges wrote, “Reading gives us breadth, but study gives us depth.” Consider these three examples of those who had a heart
Last week I wrote about the importance of the Spiritual Discipline of Bible intake; that is, hearing God’s Word. This week I want us to focus on a second way to have Bible intake by reading God’s Word. We need
Over the next few weeks, I want us to think together about the following Spiritual Discipline: the importance of making the Bible an essential part of our daily lives. To do so will require diligence and discipline. No Spiritual Discipline
We Baptists are passionate people about the Bible. We like being known as a people of the (Book) Bible. As a child I was raised up in the Baptist church. The first song I can remember learning begins like this:
One of my favorite biblical characters has been my model for ministry for many years. His name is Barnabas, who was nicknamed, the “son of encouragement.” His story is told in Acts 4:36-37; 9:26-27; 11:19-26; and 15:35-41. In each church
Dear friends, It is a joy to begin serving as your part-time pastor. Please do feel free to call me anytime I can be helpful to you. Feel free to call me or text me at 336-344-0575. My email address
This week, let talk about “kindness”. There are different things that can be done in order to grow in our relationship with God. I have mentioned praying and reading the Bible. Another thing we can do as we try to