When I was young, my mom taught me how to have daily devotions. Eventually she explained that "devotions" are not enough to grow a strong, solid relationship with God. We need to go deeper--in Bible study.
What is the difference between "devotions" and "Bible study"?
Devotions, or quiet times, ...
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Consistent Bible Study
When I was a young girl and young in my faith, my mom explained the difference between quiet times and Bible study. We need both to grow spiritually strong. The primary purpose of devotional time is to keep us connected to God. But consistent Bible study causes our roots to grow deep. It takes more time, but so does developing quality relationships.
In Bible study we ask questions and search for understanding. As the Holy Spirit illumines truth to our hearts and minds, we deepen our insight of who God is and who we are in relation to Him. Often, we discover areas where we need to change the ways we think, feel, and act. This is the process of becoming more like Christ. The goal of every encounter with God’s Word is life change. A big part of that happens in consistent Bible study. These posts will challenge you to take in nourishment from the rich soil of God’s Word.
Water Works Wonders
After several years of decreased rainfall, this spring, we had two months of deluge after deluge. The reservoirs and lakes were almost full again. Plants that were recovering from winter began to flourish. We had to mow our lawns at least once a week.
My lantana was deep and full of blooms two ...
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Do You Skim or Do You Soak?
While my friends lettered in athletics and academics, I lettered in shorthand. (Some of you are asking if that's even possible. Others are asking, what in the world is shorthand??) Shorthand goes with my personality. I am wired to get things done, get them done fast, and get them done right. ...
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Showers–then Flowers
April showers bring May flowers, so they say. It's that time of year in Texas when it rains almost every day--big, heavy rainstorms. The kind that takes the blossoms you patiently, yet desperately, waited for, and beats them off them without mercy. If the petals survive, the stalk is bent low to the ...
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