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TOP TEN TIPS
Spending time with God can at times feel like the hardest thing in the world, but it doesn't have to be that way. Here I share my favorite helpful hints -- from when to have a quiet time (you might be surprised!) to how to handle the toddler who insists on joining you. Who knows which one just might make the difference for you?
DEALING WITH DISTRACTIONS
You know how it is. You sit down to pray, and suddenly your mind is filled with distractions. From the rumbling of the refrigerator to remembering an important detail you forgot in yesterday's meeting, it seems impossible to focus on the Lord. Find some encouraging thoughts from an old saint, and some tips that might help!
THE ART OF A QUIET SPIRIT
In a world of bluster and perpetual noise, trying to be still and know can feel about as as far-fetched as trying to take a nap while sitting on the back of a bucking bronco. How can we cultivate the lost art of quietness? Here is one surprisingly simple practice that may just enable you to settle down with the Lord today.
MEDITATION OR MADNESS?
When it comes to meditation, there's a lot of weird teaching out there. What is Biblical meditation? How does it differ from Eastern meditation or yoga? This easy-to-read comparison chart can help make meditation a safe and sound practice for real growth.
IN TOUCH WITH GOD'S PRESENCE
What happens when you sit down to pray and it seems as if God has left the building? What are some ways we can connect with the reality that God is actually present with us, whether we feel Him or not? The old saints have some great ideas to help us.
A GREAT ADVENTURE
How do we move from getting into the Word to actually experiencing the Word getting into us? What might make well-known stories and passages come to life again? Here you'll find a unique way of approaching the timeless Scriptures that our God has so kindly provided for us.
WILDERNESS WANDERINGS
Anyone who has known Christ for very long, has experienced times when it seems the Heavens are silent and our hunger for God is waning. What's going on? Are we doing something wrong? How long will this last? If you are in this place, or know someone who is, here are some encouraging thoughts and practical helps to get through this season that indeed will pass!
