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In “Don’t Expect a Spectacular Christian Life,” Rustie McKie connects the thought that we struggle with the simplistic—even substandard—ways that God seems to treat our

In “Don’t Expect a Spectacular Christian Life,” Rustie McKie connects the thought that we struggle with the simplistic—even substandard—ways that God seems to treat our

The church and her people are imperfect. One of the first things the Holy Spirit impresses upon us as we move toward salvation is that

Popular films have often done the best job of depicting the awkwardness of prayer for novices. One such classic prayer scene happens in Meet the Parents, as

Many people have likened the practice of spiritual disciplines to such physical training. Scripture itself does so in passages like 1 Corinthians 9:24–27; 1 Timothy 4:7–8;

Have you ever tried to communicate via walkie-talkie with someone who doesn’t really understand how they work? They might not hold down the button long

Solitude is difficult to maintain because of our desire for attention, productivity, and entertainment. Here is a funny clip

How do you prepare for the day? Are you a “shower first” person? Do you need coffee before you even get out of bed?

Prayer, like any other discipline, requires…well, discipline. Richard Foster writes in, Celebration of Discipline, “Prayer is like any other work;

Are you preaching on prayer? Check out these great illustration ideas that bring biblical truths to life through word pictures, stories, and everyday examples.