When parents take their children on a trip, invariably they will hear the question, “Are we there yet?” In response, they encourage their kids to have patience and enjoy the ride. Yet often parents, during their own journey with God, ask a similar question, “What’s taking so long?” God never seems to be in a …
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20014 Retreat Time with God
Periodically, we need special getaways for more concentrated alone time with God. Our daily schedules are usually full and sometimes hectic. So occasionally we need a larger block of time to worship him, seek guidance, and/or work through significant challenges. Retreat time with God is a time intentionally set aside when you literally “retreat” from …
20013 Family Time with God
When you spend time with other believers, you are also spending time with God because he also lives within each one of them. Don’t allow yourself to become preoccupied with their external characteristics. Look into their eyes. Listen to their words. Share Christ’s lovingkindness and encouragement. Collectively we are the Body of Christ and he …
20012 Activity Time with God
As you go through your day engaging in various activities, remember that God is with you. In fact, as a believer, the Holy Spirit actually resides within you. But even though God is always with you, it is easy to forget about his presence as we engage in the various activities of the day. And …
20011 Quiet Time with God
As Christ-followers, we need focused daily time with God to cultivate an intimate love relationship with him. It is time alone with him, free from interruptions, where he has our full concentrated attention. The priority is to grow closer to God by communicating and being with him. “But when you pray, go away by yourself, …
20010 Experiencing God 24/7 Overview
Overview The Christian life is centered on a dynamic relationship with God, our heavenly Father. The time we spend with him is crucial to our spiritual health and well-being. There are various ways we can spend time with God to experience his intimate presence. Quiet Time with God A focused daily quiet time is a …
22010.076.84 All in God’s Good Time
“Now when Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that he was winning and baptizing more disciples than John (although Jesus himself was not baptizing, but his disciples were), he left Judea and set out once more for Galilee” —John 4:1-3 The Pharisees were irritated over Jesus’ growing ministry, and He was well aware of …
22010.076.83 Two Options
“The Father loves the Son and has placed all things under his authority. The one who believes in the Son has eternal life. The one who rejects the Son will not see life, but God’s wrath remains on him.” —John 3:35-36 John penned similar words in 1 John: “And this is the testimony: God has …
22010.076.82 The Truth About Jesus
“The one who comes from above is superior to all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is superior to all. He testifies about what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. The one who has …
22010.076.81 Making Jesus Known
“You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but rather, ‘I have been sent before him.’ The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands by and listens for him, rejoices greatly when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. This then is my joy, and …