A Key to Growth–Discipline
https://aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/Spiritual_Growth-Personal_Discipline.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFew of us enjoy discipline. But there is no way we can become strong in Christ without it!
Category: Spiritual Growth (General)
Grow Strong in Christ!
https://aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/Spiritual_Growth-Introduction.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis is the first of six brief podcasts designed to help you get growing as a Christian! Christians are not supposed to be stagnant! But, unfortunately, many do not have a good understanding of what to […]
Developing a Hunger for God and His Word
Through the years I have talked with people who have confessed that they had trouble reading amd studying the Scriptures. To them, Bible study seemed to be unpleasant and boring. And they wondered why that would be the case. Do you find […]
Self-Examination: Not Optional!
After we have been a Christian for awhile, there is a tendency for us to get settled into a more or less comfortable routine. We find our niche in the church. We probably do some personal devotions. We probably pray before our […]
Care for Some Turkish Delight?
One of the many wonderful spiritual lessons embedded in The Chronicles of Narnia (C.S. Lewis) is found in the first encounter of Edmund with the White Witch (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe). The witch magically produces some tasty candy (Turkish […]
Wow! This is Controversial! Where Am I Going to Stand?
The world is full of controversial subjects! Jesus and His followers were nothing if not controversial! If we do our best to follow Him closely, we can expect to be somewhat controversial as well! We need to have a personal plan for […]
Standing Alone
One of the most difficult tasks often assigned to a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ is that of identifying with Him in His willingness to stand alone. Jesus Stood Alone Immediately after Jesus was betrayed by Judas, the Bible records this […]
Interruptions Leading to Spiritual Setbacks
It’s amazing how many times we make good starts on decisions that require discipline–only to have a disruption in our routine for a few days blow us out of the water! Off to a Good Start! A decision that leads to spiritual […]
Husbands, Wives, and Mutual Interests
It is a great tragedy when husbands and wives claim to love each other and then live their lives almost totally separate from one another! He has his interests which consume his time and energy, and she has hers. But they are […]
Helping Hurting Friends
(This post was originally posted July 27, 2007. It was corrupted when our site was hacked, deleted, and now reposted.) Do you know how to be a source of spiritual strength to a friend or loved one who is going through a […]