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Bible Study and Worship Tips: What to Look for in a Sermon or Passage
I have encouraged readers in recent posts to take notes when listening to a sermon and to set goals for responding. I thought it may be helpful though if I offered some suggestions as to what to look or listen for. When I am either doing bible study or listening to a sermon I listen for what I call three basic callings. They are principles, tasks and changes. Principles or life lessons are … Read entire article »
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3 More Tips to Give You An Exceptional Experience of Sunday Morning
If you went to worship yesterday, do you remember what was preached? How much of the sermon can you recall today? Last week I posted an article on 6 ways to bring a sermon home. Those tips were things to do during worship to help you get more out of worship. If you really want to take a sermon home, you don’t want to stop there. Here are three tips to practice on … Read entire article »
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The Difficulty with Bible Reading
I was reading a post by Tim Challies on his blog, Challies.com, about personal bible reading. He shared an ugly truth that many Bible study leaders and gurus fail to share. Specifically, that the difficulty with Bible reading is that sometimes it is difficult. Chaillies put it this way… Now I’d like to make a rather practical observation. A general desire to know and to study the Bible does not necessarily mean that we will always be overflowing with enthusiasm to do so. When we say that we desire to study the Bible we can mean two things. We can mean that we spring out of bed in the morning eager to rush to a comfortable chair and spend some time drinking in the Word of God. Though … Read entire article »
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Ghost Dose #9, Living in the Spirit for the Common Good
Verse: There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Corinthians 12:6-7) Meditation: The verses upon which we have reflected over the past several days have revealed many benefits that come into the life of a believer with the gift of the Holy Spirit. We have looked at power, love, self-discipline, community, peace, and a whole list of fruits. But, to what end are all these things given? Is drawing near to the Holy Spirit nothing more than a self help program? Not at all. The gifts we receive from the Holy Spirit are for the common good. If you are wondering about the presence of the … Read entire article »
Ghost Dose #7, Spirit-Walking, Pursuing Peace
Verse: For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:5-6. Meditation: How you live is a by-product of what you think. We are reminded of this truth in today’s scripture and I am reminded of an old proverb. Sow a thought, reap a deed Sow a deed, reap a habit Sow a habit, reap a character If your life is reflective of the Spirit, then it is almost assuredly true that your reflect on the things of the Spirit in your mind. If … Read entire article »
Ghost Dose #6, Kindling the Spirit
Verse: “For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.” (2 Timothy 1:6, NASB) Meditation: Today’s verse reminds us of simple yet often ignored truth, the gift of the Spirit requires responsible continued attention. The greek word translated “kindle afresh” in the New American Standard Bible, is a difficult word to translate cleanly. An examination of five versions yielded four different translations. The English Standard Version and New International Version-”fan a flame” New Revised Standard Version-”rekindle” King James-”Stir up” New American Standard Bible-”kindle afresh” The translation challenge that results in so many different version is that the greek word is a compounding of several things. Perhaps, a more literal and accurate translation would be something to the effect of “to … Read entire article »
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