Staying consistent in one’s devotional life can be a challenge for anyone. At times, we all struggle to remain focused and steadfast in a daily time of prayer and Bible study. Here are five quick tips to help you overcome distractions in prayer and Bible study. 1. Set a consistent and specific time and place. … Continue reading Five Tips to Overcome Distractions in Prayer and Bible Study
The Christian life is often filled with busyness. Activity after activity fills the calendars of churches and the agendas of our lives. More and more we gravitate toward doing, serving and doing some more. Even our times of prayer can veer off into busyness and distraction. Blinded by our many needs and requests, we may … Continue reading The Epidemic of Christian Busyness
When we spend time with God, sometimes it seems so easy to get distracted. Other times, we feel like we just don’t know where to start. That’s where this next Bible study tip will help—if you apply it of course! 🙂 This week’s Bible study tip is about why we should choose a Bible reading … Continue reading Bible Study Tips: Why You Need a Scripture Reading Plan
I recently decided to start two series on the IPFJ blog. Every other week you’ll find an article with either Bible Study Tips or a Verse Study. I hope to provide some tips to help you in studying God’s Word, and also look at verses in context with the aim to dismiss any wrong ways … Continue reading Busy Day? Keep Your Quiet Time Simple (Bible Study Tips)
Last Updated: August 3, 2020 In these last few months, as a pandemic ravages the people in every nation, we must beware of distractions that harm our relationship with God, keeping us from the simplicity of devotion to Christ. Many things abound in this world to steal our attention away from what truly matters. Fears … Continue reading Beware of Distractions: Simple Devotion to Christ
Christian apps can help our spiritual life. Though it may seem like a stretch, this can be an incentive to spend more time with God, as well as praying or reading the Bible instead of browsing Facebook or the Internet. Installing apps related to our Christian faith is a good idea for those of us … Continue reading Seven Free Christian Apps for Your Walk with God
Last Updated: July 2, 2020 As people who have taken Christ's name (Christian), we will desire to know Him more. We will want to cultivate relationship with Him, learning how to live in a way that pleases Him. So how can we grow in our walk with God? First, it requires us to set aside … Continue reading Cultivating Relationship with God Through Spiritual Disciplines
How we prepare for time with Jesus can affect the quality of that time. It's important to be organized ahead of our quiet time, otherwise we will more easily be distracted. I know that implementing the tips below has helped me immensely with how easily I can be distracted. Our pre-Bible study preparation matters, both … Continue reading The Organized Quiet Time: Preparing Ahead for Bible Study
This is Part 2 of Living a Lifestyle of Prayer. If you haven't already, read Part 1: Posturing Our Hearts. Before we can cultivate a life of prayer, we must choose to do our part. God has given us a free will; in this, He has given us the freedom to choose. He has given … Continue reading Living a Lifestyle of Prayer, Part 2: Doing Our Part
This article begins a four-part series on living a lifestyle of prayer. This series is for anyone who wants to grow in prayer; however, if you are new to prayer/following Christ and want to start with more general information about beginning a life of prayer, first read this. Before we venture into the practicals of … Continue reading Living a Lifestyle of Prayer, Part 1: Posturing Our Hearts
Last Updated: June 13, 2020 We hear about needing to make prayer a priority often as believers. But why should we care so much about pray in the first place? In this article, discover five reasons why we should prioritize prayer. And, if you want to know more about how to pray, check out this … Continue reading Why We Should Pray: Five Reasons to Prioritize Prayer
Recently I have embarked on another level of spiritual growth on the issue of being versus doing. God has shown me how often I was grading my relationship with Him based on how I feel or what I accomplish. Likewise, I have realized the Body of Christ as a whole tends to struggle with this … Continue reading Results and Relationship: It’s Time to Abide in Christ
Have you ever wondered how we are supposed to renew our minds in God’s Word, as the Bible says to? Read on to find out how to do your part in this process. First, we must know that the journey of renewing our minds is a process. It doesn't occur in a moment or two. … Continue reading Renewing Your Mind in God’s Word
There is a preciousness to be discovered in rising early to be with the Lord. I know it’s not for everyone, but personally I've found this to be the best time to spend with Jesus. Before anything else holds me back, I have to awaken my day by spending time with the One who never … Continue reading Out of Bed and Into His Presence: Seeking God Early
We are called to live in friendship with Christ. We were made for a close relationship with God through Jesus Christ. How can we walk this out day after day? Distractions abound, temptations assail us, the world around makes it hard. Nonetheless, we are not alone: God has given us His Spirit as our Helper. … Continue reading Called to Live in Friendship with Christ
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