Ah, the good old summertime! Which, sadly, is rapidly drawing to a close. Summertime brings with it a lot of simple pleasures- a more relaxed schedule, vacations, family reunions, pool parties, and barbecues. But one of the simplest pleasures my husband and I enjoy during the summer is stopping at produce stands to stock up on locally grown fruits and veggies. In our area, … [Read more...]
After this Manner Therefore Pray
Prayer. It seems so simple- just talk to God. But when it's time to actually do it, there can be a million questions. What should I pray about? How long should I pray? Do I have to say "Thee" and "Thou"? Eyes opened or closed? Do I have to be on my knees? Should I speak aloud or pray silently? It's nothing to be ashamed of. The disciples lived with Jesus. Heard Him pray. … [Read more...]
Nine Helps for Starting and Sticking to Daily Bible Study
This post contains affiliate links. It seems to be a common dilemma among new Christians, Christians who have never developed the habit of daily Bible study, and even those whose current Bible study methods or materials just don't seem to be "working." You know you need to be studying God's word efficiently and effectively every day, but you aren't quite sure how to get the … [Read more...]