The period immediately after Christmas or Easter is often a low time for me emotionally and spiritually. I know that is odd to say. Shouldn’t these major high and holy days take me to a new peak? In one way they do but only after a season of rest. Just like your physical fitness levelContinue reading “The After Season”
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The Devotional Life – Part 4
It is helpful to have an overview of some basic resources that have been used over the years to develop a devotional practice. BIBLE Well, this one goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway. A Bible is absolutely the most important tool to develop a devotional life. Some ask which is the best translationContinue reading “The Devotional Life – Part 4”
A Devotional Life – Part 3
Spending time with God is at the heart of the Christian life. Really and truly making space for God to speak and for you as well is paramount for us to grow and become the people God created us to be. But let me tell you from experience that this is more easily said thanContinue reading “A Devotional Life – Part 3”
The Devotional Life Series – Fasting
This week’s post is an answer to several questions I received recently about fasting. What is it? How do I go about it? What is the goal? What are the results? Let me start with what fasting is. As Richard Foster puts it in his book Celebration of Discipline, fasting, in the Biblical context, is abstaining from foodContinue reading “The Devotional Life Series – Fasting”
The Devotional Life Series – Part 3
So, you’ve made a commitment to set aside time to focus on your relationship with God…great! Now, how do you go about it? First of all, everyone’s time will look a little different. It’s not because God is different but because we are all wired differently. Begin with what you naturally do to build relationships.Continue reading “The Devotional Life Series – Part 3”
