Spiritual Disciplines

Don’t waste your leisure

Scripture clearly forbids laziness, but does not forbid leisure time. After God finished creating the world and everything in it, he rested.

4 strategies for those who’ve quit their Bible reading plan

Change up the way that you read the Bible.

Spurgeon’s advice for a Christ-centered vacation

The best kind of vacation involves a restorative encounter with Jesus

How to remember the Bible passages you memorize

I know this might sound like a lot of effort but it is worth every second to have God’s word stored up in our hearts.

He’s memorized 42 books of the Bible and you can, too

There’s no magic here. Just repetition over time.

Lessons from God’s school of waiting

We pray in hope, and then we wait on the Lord to answer.

What elements should family worship include?  

When we are faithful to God in bringing our family together to worship, we are fulfilling the very purpose for which He created us.

Beware of falling into ‘Sinkhole Syndrome’

Resolve never to let your daily life keep you from Jesus daily.

Fruitful prayer and Bible study begin with changed desires

What a glorious gift, the new birth is. Not only does God justify us when he gives us faith; he also empowers us to begin a life of sanctification.

You cannot coast into Christ-likeness

I emphasize that godliness is the goal of the disciplines, and when we remember this, the spiritual disciplines become a delight instead of drudgery.

All Student Summit: Taking Care of Your Soul

Imitate spiritual heroes

By speaking the Word of God to us, sharing insights we haven’t been given, the right heroes will protect us from far more error than they may give us.

Pastor, make prayer a priority

Pastors, I know your schedule is busy. But don’t forget to pray for your people this week.

Why a Pastor’s Spiritual Life Matters

The pastor’s inner spiritual life is critical to the spiritual development of his people.