The Christian life is meant to be lived in community with others doing the same. Sometimes we don't know where to start with getting involved in our church communities and building deep relationships with fellow Jesus followers, not just surface ones. Here are four tips to help you grow in Christian community. 1. Commit to a local church. "Let us…
Prayer is one of those things Christians know we should do and even want to do, but a lot of us struggle with being overwhelmed by the concept of talking to God or not knowing where to start. So let's get super practical. Here are 6 ideas that will help you grow in prayer. Feel free to choose just one…
Let's have a conversation about practical tools for Bible study! I didn't create the method I'm sharing with you here. I first learned it from David Helm's book, One-to-One Bible Reading, and from other teachings on the COMA Method online, but I did slightly put my own spin on it and adapt it for my time with God. For foundational…
As Christians, we know we're supposed to read the Bible, but honestly many of us struggle with getting started or knowing what to do. Some of my most precious and life-changing moments in my Christian walk have been meeting with God in the Bible, and I believe that can be true for you too. So, let me share a few…
*This is the final post in on our series on the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts. If this topic is new for you, this blog will make more sense if you read the rest of the series for context. You can start here. How to Pray for the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and/or to Speak in Tongues Okay, we're…
*Read my blogs 6 Common Questions About Speaking In Tongues Part 1 and Part 2 as a companion to this blog. When I was 14 years old, I was listening to worship music and singing to Jesus while I was waiting for a video game to load. Suddenly I felt the tangible presence of God overwhelm my entire body. I…
So far, we’ve talked about what spiritual gifts are and how we can know God still works through them today. Now, let’s talk about how to experience these gifts in your life. 1. Don’t scoff at or forbid them. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and don’t forbid speaking in tongues. (1 Corinthians 14:39) Do not…
*For a more in-depth discussion about the gift of tongues specifically, as well my personal experience with it, read this blog. Not all Christians share the same views about the Bible’s teaching on the miraculous gifts of the Spirit. I want to share with you some thoughts from Scripture as to what’s helped me believe these gifts are still active…
What comes to mind when you hear people talk about the Holy Spirit? Are you freaked out? Do you think of weird Christians and strange supernatural works of God you don’t quite understand? Lots of Christians shy away from talking about the Holy Spirit and His work because they don’t understand it. Let me tell you from experience: Holy Spirit…
I LOVE to read! And books that strengthen my relationship with Jesus are my favorite! I also love sharing books that have impacted me with other people so that they can be encouraged and equipped too. That’s the inspiration behind the Book Reviews section of this blog. Me, recommending books to you, that will help grow your faith, and connect you…