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 […]
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 […]
Get back into His presence
I was coming out of the grocery store the other day when I saw two young men soliciting funds for a Christian ministry. I almost passed them by until I noticed their eyes. There was a sparkle there that grabbed my attention*. And just like that, I was in the presence of the Lord. I heard […]
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 […]
Do you seek God for Himself?
Oswald Chambers once said, “When we no longer seek God for His blessings, we have time to seek Him for Himself.” Seeking God for Himself was something Chambers was passionate about. He spoke often about the error of looking to God as a “blessing-machine.” He understood that the important part isn’t what we “get” from […]