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Christian Discernment: A Practical Definition What is really involved in Christian discernment? Is it something mystical? An inner sense? Or is it more practical than that? Here are the three “D’s” that define discernment and make it practical in everyday life. Bible Study Basics: The Importance of Discussion Why include discussion in a Bible study, small group, or Sunday School class? Why not just lecture, or watch a great preacher or teacher on DVD, then call it quits for the day? Discussion is an essential part of every Bible study or teaching time for these six important reasons. Bible Study Basics: The Pitfalls of Discussion Discussion is vital to Bible studies, small groups, and Sunday school classes. Yet sometimes, discussion ends in disaster. Here are five of the biggest reasons discussion can take a nosedive … Christian Education: Why Are We So Biblically Illiterate? Why, in a culture where nearly everyone can read, has access to a Bible, and has a church on every corner, is there such biblical illiteracy? And why has that biblical illiteracy infected the church as well? Because we have been undercut in four vitally important areas. Christian Education: 12 Keys of Effective Teaching What makes a dynamic class? Why do some small groups explode and some expire? What type of leader inspires participants to learn and grow? Put these 12 keys of effective teaching into practice, and you will see your class or group take on new life! Keys to Christian Discipleship: Learn to Listen In order to be effective at Christian discipleship, you have to listen. Remember that listening is an active verb ... a very active verb, and it takes both effort and practice. Here are four key areas to pay attention to when you are listening. Spiritual Maturity: Learning is an Active Verb How do we achieve spiritual maturity? To do so, we must realize that learning is not passive. We cannot be handed biblical knowledge and godly character on a silver platter. We have to work at it and strive for it. Here are five key points to help us understand that learning is an active verb. Keys to Christian Discipleship: Give Fishing Lessons An old proverb runs, "Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime." That is one of the goals of Christian discipleship: to teach the other person to fish. Here's how ... 5 Keys to Spiritual Maturity Spiritual maturity, or spiritual formation, is God's call to every believer. But how to we achieve spiritual maturity? Here are five key areas that are essential to the development of spiritual maturity in the life of the Christian believer. Knowing the Will of God: Does God Really Have a Roadmap for Your Life? "How do I know God’s will?" is probably one of the most-asked questions by Christians of all ages. And like all questions, it has innumerable wrong answers, misunderstandings, and skewed viewpoints attached to it. Here is one of the biggest myths that can derail our Christian life. Christian Education: What is the Gift of Teaching? We could talk about the gift of teaching in terms of skill sets, personality types, and rhetorical styles - but we won't. Not here. Instead, let's discuss the gift of teaching in terms of what it is meant to accomplish in the Body of Christ. When you understand your calling, you will better understand your gift! Christian Education and the Struggle with Biblical Illiteracy How would you define "biblical illiteracy"? And - more importantly - is the church today biblically illiterate? The answer may be a shocking "yes"! Christian Education: 7 Essentials for an Effective Teaching Ministry It's time to approach Christian education with foresight and strategy. Here are seven requirements that are essential to the development of an effective teaching ministry. Bible Study Basics: Write Out Your Lesson Why take the time to write out a Bible study or Sunday School lesson before teaching it? Isn't a rough outline good enough? Won't writing out a lesson squelch the Spirit of God? Before you answer, consider all the benefits you - and your class - will gain when you prepare by writing out your full lesson. Why Talk about Sin? Talking about hell is passe. Fire and brimstone sermons are considered out of fashion. But have we gone too far and slipped into preaching - and living - a warm-fuzzy gospel? Why should we talk about sin? Sentence Prayers The toughest prayers are often the ones that carry the most impact ... spend some time with these sentence prayers and experience the transforming power of God. Roll Away the Stone Do you ever feel that your sin and guilt are a huge stone you are doomed to push forever in front of you? Someone else thought so, too ... but then the reality of the resurrection changed everything! Praying the Scriptures For the Word to live in you, you must make it a part of your life — more than simply a part of your routine or a part of your knowledge. One way is to pray the Scriptures: here are some guidelines for how to make the Word come alive in your prayer life, whatever you are going through. A New View of Patience Is patience stillness of soul, an unbreakable calm, and an undisturbed faith? Or is it something far different? Something that has to do with tears, and sorrow, and pain? God is Not Afraid of Process When we look at our sin-riddled human nature, the call to holiness can seem beyond our reach. The good news is that God does not ask that we tackle every area of sin and weakness in our lives at once. Sanctification happens step-by-step. God is not afraid of process. Exploring the Deeps We need to make the transition from merely reading the Bible to actively studying the Bible. Here are seven straightforward steps to making the Bible come alive in your heart, mind, and life! Covenant Communication Careless or caustic words can cause more damage in a marriage than anything else. Take the time to covenant together about how you will communicate - it will enrich your relationship every day. Be Still and Know When the world is full of noise, our schedules full of tasks, and our hearts full of anxiety, it is important to remember those vital words: "Be still and know that I am God." Answers vs. Wisdom I often find myself praying, “Lord, tell me what to do!” or “Is this course of action that I’m considering right or wrong? Just tell me!” But I have finally realized that this is not the best kind of prayer, and, in many instances, is not even an appropriate kind of prayer. A Light Unto My Path When someone mentions the word “memorize,” you cringe. You don’t have the time; you don’t have the energy. And, deep down in your heart, you might also be thinking, “It’s not that important, anyway.” Or, is it? A Creed for Daily Life When life gets tough, it's important to re-affirm what you believe. Here's a creed to help you when you're down in the trenches.

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