Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” There’s a clear correlation between being still and knowing God. In your quest for greater intimacy with Him, stillness matters. But what it means to “be still” may be more than what you think. Let’s take a closer look at this verse. The Hebrew […]
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Another myth about hearing God
In the last blog post we talked about three myths when it comes to hearing God’s voice. Let’s pick up where we left off, and blast away at one of the most serious misconceptions people have about communication with God. Myth #4 This is the prevailing mindset of far too many Christians. This myth says […]
3 myths about hearing God
When it comes to hearing from God, many people say things that simply aren’t true. They talk to me about things not in the Bible—things never displayed in the lives of the early Christians. Still, these myths persist. As we roll into the new year, my hope is that you’ll think about hearing from the […]
The crux of intimacy
When you open your heart to Jesus, you begin to think about the elements that make up a life of intimacy, such as Bible study, prayer, and worship. So, you say, “Today I’ll pray for 30 minutes.” or “Tomorrow I’ll read three chapters in the Bible.” And although it’s good to set aside time for […]
Answers to your FAQs
The one-year anniversary of the blog is coming up in a few weeks. In the last year I’ve been surprised by many things, including how people from so many different countries have found this blog! Since so few of you know me personally, I thought I’d take a break from the usual post format to […]
Little foxes kill intimacy
It’s funny how a small thing can become a big irritant. A splinter in the thumb, an eyelash in the eye, or a blister on the toe – all can disrupt your sense of peace and rest. So it is spiritually. It doesn’t take much for your intimate life with Christ to be upset or […]