In Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines David Mathis helps Christians understand how they can grow by God’s grace rather than wearing out in their own strength. The key to growing as a Christians is to understand how…
Set the Bar Low for Spiritual Disciplines
Often the best strategy for spiritual disciplines is to set very, very modest goals. Hopping over a low bar adds up to a high stack of results. The new year is fast approaching when people will identify lofty goals for…
The System I Use for Long Term Scripture Memorization
Easily, my most important educational choice was deciding 25 years ago to systematically memorize Scripture. Here is a brief summary of the system I use for memorizing Scripture. I originally learned this approach from Jim Jeffery in the Fall of…
If You’re Not Cheating, You’re Not Trying: Through the Bible in 2015
By the powers vested in me by . . . I hereby announce that you can start your Bible reading plan on December 16. Consider this post your license to cheat by beginning to read through the Bible now. If…
Which Bible Verse Should be Memorized First?
Which verse of Scripture do you think should be memorized first? Do you agree with my choice? Tell me in the comments. Memorizing Scripture is one of the most beneficial practices you can ever adopt – – watch the below…
Is Growing as a Christian a Result of Our Effort or God’s Grace?
Is growth as a Christian a matter of God graciously changing us through His power? Or, is it that we discipline ourselves? The answer is that it’s not one or the other. We work out our salvation with fear and…
How to Be Strong and Courageous
Everyone wants to be strong and courageous. Hence, many quote, Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you…
Kill It. Or Be Killed.
Most of us know what it takes to kill something. You have to be vicious.The other day when I was mowing my yard I saw my neighbor run out of his garage with a shovel in his hand. He ran…