So far we've seen that spiritual discipline is essential to our spiritual growth and that discipline is not a burdensome alternative to spiritual spontaneity, but is actually a means to it. We've also seen why Bible reading should be a priority in our lives. In this post, I want to offer you a few ideas to … Continue reading Spiritual Disciplines, Part 3: Bible Reading: Some Practical Suggestions
Thoughts on Biblical Meditation
A few months ago I wrote an article entitled, Meditate on a single verse for the good of your soul. I would like to add to that subject some helpful quotes from Don Whitney's book, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, to help us see the vital importance of Biblical meditation and the detriment of hurried disciplines. "Puritan … Continue reading Thoughts on Biblical Meditation
Meditate on a Single Verse for the Good of your Soul
Currently I am taking the high school group through the book of Proverbs. It is a wonderful study! We are enjoying the rich practical insight that the Proverbs provides us with so that we can live a "Life of Wisdom to the Glory of God." Soon after we started our study into the book of Proverbs, … Continue reading Meditate on a Single Verse for the Good of your Soul