time with God

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. (Psalm 1:1-2) Who Is…

Posted on August 14, 2018August 2, 2018 by wieldtheword

Prayer

How to Pray

I have to work hard at prayer. The hundreds of books that exist on this topic tell me my struggle is not unique. We want to pray. Our hearts desire to connect with our Savior. But drowning out the distractions of life, shifting our gaze onto Jesus, and making prayer…

Posted on August 7, 2018November 13, 2018 by wieldtheword

God's Word

How to Read & Study the Bible

What is the right way to read and study your Bible? My greatest encouragement to you on this topic is to just do it. Don't get hung up on doing it perfectly. Trying too hard to follow a specific method or formula can rob you of the joy of simply…

Posted on July 31, 2018November 13, 2018 by wieldtheword

Time With God

The Ideal Quiet Time

What is your ideal way to spend time with God in His Word? My vision for the perfect time with Him almost never happens. After years of attempting to develop some level of seemingly unattainable consistency, I stopped waiting for that season of life to arrive, and instead, try to embrace…

Posted on July 22, 2018November 13, 2018 by wieldtheword

Time With God

What To Call Your Time With God

It's very common for people to refer to their time of Bible reading and/or prayer as "devotions" or "quiet time". There are reasons that make sense for both. But lately I've been wondering if our names for this time are an indication of a misguided perspective on our relationship with…

Posted on February 6, 2018February 11, 2018 by wieldtheword

Faith Lived Out

What It Really Looks Like To Live Out Authentic Faith

Many years ago, I was in the midst of the season of 3 kids under 4, when time alone was at a premium. I sacrificed sleep to get it. I woke up earlier and earlier each morning in an effort to get my alone time with God. It wasn't working.…

Posted on January 30, 2018October 19, 2018 by wieldtheword

God's Word

The Living Word of God

The Word of God is my absolute favorite subject. It has affected me and changed my life in every season and stage and I truly don't know how I'd survive without it. It really does have something to say for every individual in any situation. God's Word is living and…

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Tag: time with God

God's Word

Psalm 1: Who Is Blessed?

Posted on August 14, 2018August 2, 2018 by wieldtheword

Prayer

How to Pray

Posted on August 7, 2018November 13, 2018 by wieldtheword

God's Word

How to Read & Study the Bible

Posted on July 31, 2018November 13, 2018 by wieldtheword

Time With God

The Ideal Quiet Time

Posted on July 22, 2018November 13, 2018 by wieldtheword

Time With God

What To Call Your Time With God

Posted on February 6, 2018February 11, 2018 by wieldtheword

Faith Lived Out

What It Really Looks Like To Live Out Authentic Faith

Posted on January 30, 2018October 19, 2018 by wieldtheword

God's Word

The Living Word of God

Posted on January 23, 2018October 19, 2018 by wieldtheword