Podcast Episode 096 - How to practice the presence of God - Lectio Divina

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Podcast Episode 096 - How to practice the presence of God - Lectio Divina

Do you desire to feel close to God?

Have you ever thought, “I do all the things I’m suppose to do, but something is missing from my relationship with my Heavenly Father.”

Do you read your Bible and you’re learning but wonder if there’s more to it?

Today we’re talking about how to grow your relationship with God and practice His presence.

Today is for you:

  • If you’re ready to go to another level with God.

  • If you desire to feel closer to your Heavenly Father.

  • If you want to hear God’s voice speaking to you.

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What Does It Mean To Be Rooted And Established In Your Faith? Defining Colossians 2:6-7

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What Does It Mean To Be Rooted And Established In Your Faith? Defining Colossians 2:6-7

One of the things I love to do in my quiet time with the Father is look up the definition of words in the Bible in their original language. It always makes scripture more clear and brings out elements I didn’t know were there.

I wanted to share one of those moments with you here. This post is laid out differently than my usual ones, but I hope you enjoy it.

Colossians 2:6-7 NASB

6 Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,

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How To Navigate The Storms Of Life Using This Simple Tool Part 2

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How To Navigate The Storms Of Life Using This Simple Tool Part 2

Are you walking through a “valley of the shadow of death” right now?

Andy Andrews says it best, “We’re all either in a crisis, coming out of a crisis, or heading for a crisis. That’s just part of being with us on this planet.”

But, as we learned through the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35-41, “we’re going over to the other side.”

Jesus doesn’t want us to die in the midst of the storm. He is there through it with us and teaching us that we can “get to the other side.”

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How To Dig Deeper Into Your Bible Study - Three Tools To Change Your Life

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How To Dig Deeper Into Your Bible Study - Three Tools To Change Your Life

We’ve been talking about learning to study the Word of God going deeper than just reading it. We learned when we study God’s Word, we’re actually learning to feed ourselves. We go from a baby who has to be helped to eat to a toddler who now can begin to feed themselves. As we practice, we get better and better. Eventually, we get to start using knives and other special utensils to fully enjoy our meals.

So, today, we’re going to add some extra cutlery to your Scripture Study arsenal that will bring even more clarity and understanding to God’s Word.

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How To Study The Bible In Five Simple Steps

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How To Study The Bible In Five Simple Steps

Most of us know we need to do spend time in the Word of God, but for the many of us, it’s either a drudgery, it’s boring or it’s a bit confusing. 

Going back to abiding in the Vine, remember, remain (or abide) means to continue in Him or be held by Him. 

Spending time with Jesus in His Word should be something that brings you joy not sucks it out of you.

For some of us, we just don’t know where or how to start. We know how to READ the word, but most of us have never been taught to STUDY the word.

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