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A.C.T.S. Prayer, A Simple Key to Greater Breadth and Depth in Prayer
Do you ever feel as if you are praying the same things over and over again? Or, do you find yourself at a loss for words only minutes into praying? Does your mind wander when you pray? These are extremely common problems which can readily be addressed by simply adopting a prayer model. I have found that praying an A.C.T.S. prayer is a great way to both focus my prayer and expand my prayer vocabulary. … Read entire article »
Prayer Journaling Orientation
Our youth group this past week began a three week journey into prayer journaling. We are starting with a method that I have used intermittently for over 20 years. This five minute video outlines the process. This discipline really enhances my relationship with God. Specifically, I see God more clearly and I apply scripture more frequently when I journal daily using this method. My journaling frequently takes as little as five or ten minutes. I hope you will try it. May it be a blessing to you from The Practical Disciple. … Read entire article »
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10 Signs that You Are Resisting Change
In my last post, Thorns in the Rose Garden of Spiritual Growth, I spoke about how spiritual growth can be painful because significant change is uncomfortable. This post addresses ten common ways people resist change. Think of these things as yield signs warning you to proceed with caution. 1. Constantly changing mentors, churches, Sunday school classes, etc., because you can’t find the perfect one. The only constant in that equation is typically you. When you are … Read entire article »
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