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Category: Spiritual Disciplines

How do we keep the faith? By developing our spiritual life through the disciplines. Mandy writes on what, how, why on many of the different ways we can grow in Christ.

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Intercessory Prayer is the Spiritual Warfare Frontlines

September 8, 2020October 13, 20208 Comments

It has always been a marvel to me that Jesus intercedes for us. Not only did He pour Himself out on the cross for our salvation, but “He lives always to intercede for us (Hebrews 7:25.

A Year’s Worth of Church Bulletin Boards

August 28, 2020August 15, 20205 Comments

One pet peeve of mine is seeing a bulletin board with old information on it. It's so simple to at least just take down the old information. I've entered church foyers and laid my eyes on bulletin boards that had not been changed in years. Ripped borders and faded paper caught my attention the most. If … Continue reading A Year’s Worth of Church Bulletin Boards

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How to Create Space With Those Who are Different

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020Leave a comment

Creating Space - Before we speak or give our "wise suggestions" to another, perhaps we ought to get to know them a little. Make sure that we understand a bit about their culture and the things they deal with on a daily basis

What’s the Big Deal About Telling Lies?

August 19, 2020August 12, 20209 Comments

Mankind has grappled with the definition of truth throughout the ages. Hours before His death, Pilate posed this question to Jesus. But Pilate’s query was rhetorical, meant to dismiss the subject. He was only interested in the truth of Rome, Caesar, and political power

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Midlife Crisis: Becoming Sage

August 5, 2020August 10, 20209 Comments

There's a lot to deal with in midlife. That empty nest syndrome for one can really take you for a loop. But that is not the only crisis you are looking at as you are "becoming sage". What does that even mean? "to become sage". You might have thought about the herb. But the first … Continue reading Midlife Crisis: Becoming Sage

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Are Suffering and Persecution Spiritual Disciplines?

July 31, 2020July 31, 20202 Comments

we think of the disciplines as something we choose. Suffering and persecution are not something we choose but something that is forced upon us. But then again, maybe it can indeed be a chosen way of life. Let's dig further.

Effective Discipleship

Effective Discipleship for Teens

July 21, 2020July 30, 20208 Comments

One of my prime times of spiritual growth came through a small discipleship group I belonged to in my 20’s, and by the on-going mentoring of an older godly woman. W

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True Repentance What Does it Look Like?

July 16, 2020April 7, 2021Leave a comment

True Repentance Makes us Ready to Meet the Lord. We see the day coming but we are no more ready to face the King of Kings and the Lords of Lords than they were in Joel's day. We sit in our padded pews and "mourn" the sinfulness of our nation but ignore the subtle sins … Continue reading True Repentance What Does it Look Like?

Finding a spiritual Friend

Five Factors for Choosing a Spiritual Friend

July 7, 2020July 6, 202011 Comments

Friends. We all have them but do we have a spiritual friend? images created in Canva -That someone we sit down with from time to time who challenges us in our faith? Someone whom we trust with our secret thoughts and even goals - someone who will pray for us and check up on us … Continue reading Five Factors for Choosing a Spiritual Friend

Atmosphere of Love

How to Create an Atmosphere of Love

June 26, 2020June 30, 20204 Comments

How can we bring unity to our marriage? our families? or nation? to the world? We cannot have unity without love.

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