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This last year I hit a breaking point. I knew where I wanted to go, but I just could not get there. No matter how I arranged my schedule, or ordered my project lists, I never seemed to make progress because I didn’t know where to start. I didn’t know which THING was the priority. …
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One of the first things I whispered into each of my children’s little ears after meeting them for the first time was the promise that I would teach them everything I know about Jesus. I started with reading them The Jesus Storybook Bible, and then one by one I took them through the Fruit of …
Are you trying to organize your prayer life? Then check out these 9 methods for getting your prayer life organized! If you’ve been around here for long, then you know that I love my prayer notebook. When I shared that my prayer life was a mess, making a prayer notebook was one of the first …
Have you come across the idea of a prayer notebook, but you’re just not sure what it is? Then you are in the right spot! Read on, my friend! Prayer can be a bit of a mystery. In theory it sounds good, but for some of us it raises more questions than it answers. Often …
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Why do we read God’s Word? Or better yet why should we read God’s Word? What is the purpose of reading the Bible and setting aside the proverbial “quiet time” with Him? For too many years I missed the point of my daily quiet times with God. I thought this time with God was about …
Do you need help fighting distractions while you’re praying? You’re not alone! It doesn’t matter what group of women I’m talking to. When it comes to why we don’t pray the way we should, the number one complaint I hear is: “I get so distracted!” Not only do distractions keep us from praying, but when …
Most of us want to grow in our prayer life, but we just aren’t sure where to start. In the Intentional By Grace Book Club we are talking this week about the spiritual discipline of prayer. We’re learning that God’s Word makes it clear that Jesus expects us to pray. Colossians 4:2 says, “Devote yourselves to prayer, …
Devotional books are one of the most popular gifts Christians like to give to others, but there is one question you need to ask before you buy another devotional book. People buy devotional books for milestones like birthdays and graduations. One or two devotional books always find their way under the Christmas tree, and what …
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Are you ready to study a new book of the Bible? Then be sure to ask these five questions before you dive in. These questions will help you better understand what you’re reading so that you can rightly apply the scriptures in your life. **If you’re interested in checking out this post in video format, …
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Today I’m talking about devotional books and what to watch out for when using them as your sole spiritual nourishment. I think it can be a little bit confusing when we start talking about devotional books because the Christian lingo is so diverse. We use phrases like: “spending time in God’s Word,” “doing devotions”, and …
Are you wondering which Study Bible you should use? Once you start studying God’s word for yourself, having a good Study Bible can come in handy. Through the years, I’ve used various Study Bibles, but I’ve learned that all Study Bibles aren’t created equal. There are a lot of really good ones out there, but then …
Are you wondering where to start reading your Bible? Should you start in Genesis? Ephesians? Proverbs? This post will help! When I was a kid, I had the notion to read all the Encyclopedias from A to Z. My beloved Encyclopedia set lined the bottom of my closet, and I would curl up in there …
