Tag: spiritual training

“Train yourself for a holy life!” 1 Timothy 4:7 CEB During the months of May through August, we are taking a break from the Awakening story to review some old posts that are related to the doctrines and topics we have been discussing. (This would also be a great...

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 NIV Paul wrote the words above near the end of his life. As he realized his task on earth was almost at an end, he reflected on his faith journey and looked...

“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8 NLT February is about the time any new year’s resolutions I’ve made to get in shape start to wane. If this is true for...

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:2-3 NIV “Train yourself for a holy life!” 1 Timothy 4:7 CEB My youngest child just received her first-degree black belt in tae kwon do....

“The earth and everything on it belong to the Lord.The world and its people belong to him.” Psalm 24:1 CEV My youngest child received her black belt in tae kwon do yesterday. In honor of her achievement, I have chosen a martial arts theme for this week’s post, including a...

“What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me — practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9 ESV How do we learn to follow God and become the people He wants us to be? Like learning music, sports, academics, or anything else,...