Streaming thursday evenings on youtube live Online Worship Experience Starts at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time Join Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr., Dr. Oscar Owens, and Dr. Kenneth Hammonds for the teaching series “Healthy Habits of the Christian Life.” This online spiritual formation class takes place on Thursdays at 7:00 PM Pacific Time. The purpose of the… Read More »
A Daily Diet of God’s Word
Just as natural food provides nourishment to our physical bodies, so the Word of God provides essential nourishment to our minds and spirits. Therefore, we need to consume a daily diet of the Word of God. Enjoy this short video teaching from Sunday, May 17, 2020. You can download additional materials by visiting the links… Read More »
The Spiritual Disciplines of Solitude and Silence
Yesterday’s post introduced the topic of spiritual disciplines. A spiritual discipline is a physical or mental activity derived from Scripture that a Christian does to aid his or her spiritual growth. Spiritual disciplines are what we do in the natural to positively benefit our spiritual lives. These disciplines have been practiced by the people of… Read More »
An Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines
Lasting success in any enterprise or field of endeavor requires discipline. A scholar must be disciplined in her academic research and writing. An NBA player must be disciplined in perfecting his craft through lots and lots of practice. The late Kobe Bryant was known not only for his singular talent but also for his tireless… Read More »
The Spiritual Discipline of Secrecy
I would like to challenge today’s readers to do a good deed for someone in secret. You may decide to bless the person with a card, or buy him or her lunch, or do some other act of kindness, but do it anonymously. Do it as unto the Lord. This is one way of practicing… Read More »
Quiet Yourself Before the Lord
Do you need to hear from God today? One way to hear the “voice” of God is to quiet the mind and emotions. Relax yourself for a moment. Take time to fellowship with the Lord in praise, thanksgiving, prayer, Bible-reading, and singing. As you “rest” in God’s presence, he will communicate his thoughts to you.… Read More »
Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian Life
Have you read a book or heard a teaching on the topic of spiritual disciplines? A spiritual discipline is a physical or mental activity that a Christian does in order to help his or her spiritual growth. Spiritual disciplines are what we do in the natural to positively benefit our spiritual lives. Thirteen disciplines that… Read More »
