2013-09-24T16:57:11-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/spiritual+growth/ http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=51071&columnid=3802 2013-09-24T16:57:11-05:00 Devotions help us focus on Christ—who He is and what He did for us. Having a regular time to get in the Word will help us build perseverance. Scripture clearly tells us that real Christianity is more of a long-distance marathon than it is a short sprint. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=44295&columnid=3802 2013-09-24T16:57:07-05:00 How to draw closer to the heart of God by building a deeper relationship with God! http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=44296&columnid=3802 2013-09-24T16:57:01-05:00 We “Go” Best from Our Growth in Devotional Times! Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=51069&columnid=3802 2013-09-24T16:56:55-05:00 Getting Started in your Devotional Venture. The Challenge is simple, the idea is pure and practical, and it only requires your obedience and persistence. God desires our intimacy, our relationship, and our... http://truewoman.com/?id=1720 2011-06-17T10:21:00-05:00 As we’ve shared in the preparations and enjoyed giving pre-marital counsel, my mind keeps returning to the Ultimate Wedding I’m longing to attend. http://truewoman.com/?id=1704 2011-05-26T16:20:36-05:00 I try to keep my heart fixed on Christ, and one practical way I do that is by using visual reminders. In fact, I’d love to take you on a tour of my home. In lieu of a YouTube video, please join me on a “blog post tour” and use your imagination as you “drop by” for a visit! http://truewoman.com/?id=1539 2010-11-17T16:54:02-05:00 "Seven years later, I still fall back into my worry-and-need-to-control bouts every now and then. In these times, it is so reassuring to go back to the journals I wrote during those last months in Orlando. I review my prayers, and my faith is strengthened as I look back and see how God used every delay, problem, and hurdle for good in my life. I have been able to connect the dots between seemingly isolated events, and have been able to see God’s hand through it all; like the weaving of a tapestry." http://truewoman.com/?id=1120 2010-09-08T11:56:39-05:00 Five years ago, this cocky, over-eager college graduate arrived thinking I would help Revive Our Hearts minister to women. Ha! Turns out I was the one who was mentored and helped by this ministry. http://truewoman.com/?id=1180 2010-09-01T12:04:31-05:00 For those of you who can relate to this struggle, I thought I’d share a few things I've learned that might be helpful. http://truewoman.com/?id=1213 2010-08-31T16:25:23-05:00 “God uses us best when we try least to be needed by Him."