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Inspiring Interview for Those of You Wanting to Get Fit in 2012
If you are among the ranks of those who have vowed in 2012 to lose weight or get in shape today’s interview is a must read. Even if you are not marching down the path to fitness I am going to beg you to go ahead and read this post. Why? Because the woman you are about to learn about is a christian woman who is incredibly inspiring. Her name is Valerie Solomon. … Read entire article »
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You Are Invited, Read the Bible in One Year with Me
Okay, so I decided the other day that reading the Bible daily is so important that not only am I going to give you a one year bible reading plan that works, I am going to walk alongside you and give you the support you need to succeed. When I wrote a post recently on six reasons people fail when they try to read the bible in one year I almost included a seventh, ‘Going it alone.’ It really helps to have some kind of support and encouragement. So, I am going to provide it. I am going to follow the plan I created and release reading tips and insights along the way for anyone who would like to join me. Consider this your official invite … Read entire article »
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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? Â Or, do you find yourself at a loss for words only minutes into praying? Â Does your mind wander when you pray? Â These are extremely common problems which can readily be addressed by simply adopting a prayer model. Â 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. Â We are starting with a method that I have used intermittently for over 20 years. Â This five minute video outlines the process. Â This discipline really enhances my relationship with God. Â Specifically, I see God more clearly and I apply scripture more frequently when I journal daily using this method. Â My journaling frequently takes as little as five or ten minutes. Â I hope you will try it. Â 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. Â This post addresses ten common ways people resist change. Â 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. Â When you are … Read entire article »
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