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What questions should I ask to aid meditation on Scripture?
Investigate Scripture With Key Questions observe, interpret, and apply God’s Word In Scripture meditation, your goal is to understand the passage as well as possible. To thoroughly investigate the passage you have selected, you need to: Observe what the passage actually says, as opposed to wha ...How can I memorize Scripture?
Tips for Scripture Memorization successfully store God’s Word in your heart Memorization of Scripture equips you for daily meditation on God’s Word. It makes meditation possible anywhere, anytime—not just when it’s convenient to pull out a Bible. Since memorization of Scripture requires a signi ...How can I "engraft" God's Word into my life?
Engraft God’s Word Into Your Life the importance of meditating on the Word of God Have you experienced the futility of trying to produce spiritual fruit by your own efforts? If you redirect your energies to “engraft” Scripture into your life and meditate on it day and night, God’s Word will suc ...What are the rewards of meditating on Scripture?
Rewards of Scripture Meditation success, wisdom, faith, fellowship, and victory The Lord offers a host of rich rewards for those who meditate on His Word, including success, wisdom, faith, fellowship, and victory over sin. Success God uses the words good success to describe the rewards that He ...What is a Scripture Meditation Worksheet?
How to Use a Scripture Meditation Worksheet document your studies and insights into God’s Word The Scripture Meditation Worksheet is a tool you can use in your study of God’s Word. It provides a place to document your questions, word studies, cross-references, insights, and applications of a pa ...What is the most critical step of meditation on Scripture?
Apply God’s Word to Your Life the most challenging and critical step of meditation As you meditate on a passage of Scripture, ideas about how you can apply its truth will come to your mind. Write them down! Writing out your ideas forces your mind to define them more clearly and provides you wit ...How do I prepare for my children’s courtships?
Courtship: A Father’s Role guiding children through the journey of finding a life partner God has given my wife and I four lovely daughters. When the time was right, they each learned about the concepts of courtship, and they signed a commitment to uphold Biblical concepts of courtship in relat ...What is a courageous conversation?
Courageous Conversations resolve conflicts through clear communication Husbands, wives, parents, children, friends, neighbors, employers—relationships fill our lives. They require the investments of time and care, especially when conflicts arise. A courageous conversation is an effective tool t ...What is an energy-giver?
Becoming an “Energy-Giver” sharing God’s endless love with others An energy-giver is someone who loves God with all of his heart and therefore turns to love his neighbor as he loves himself. As he focuses on loving and serving God, he invests his life in meeting the needs of those around him, f ...How can I teach my children to resist temptation?
How Fathers Can Protect Their Sons and Daughters guard them from temptation As a father, you are the spiritual leader and protector of your family. Your own obedience to God is a key factor in protecting your sons and daughters from evil. If you fail morally, you will give Satan access to those ...What does it mean to "stand alone"?
Stand Alone for Truth upholding righteousness for the glory of God As a believer, it is likely that some time during your life you will be challenged to stand alone—to be in a situation that forces you to decide if you will obey God or “follow the crowd.” Your decision will either glorify God o ...How does God bring two young people from friendship to marriage?
From Friendship to Marriage God’s love displayed in the growth of a relationship The following story is the account of how my wife, Sarah, and I grew to know and love each other. Even more, it is the story of how our relationships with our heavenly Father grew through our commitment to wait on ...How should we respond to physical “defects”?
From the width of a person’s smile, to the texture of his hair, to the length of his nose, many people struggle with accepting God’s design. God has created each of us with unique features. How should we respond to what we perceive as “defects”? 1. Correct defects, if possible. Sometimes we can ...Do I really need to ask for forgiveness?
Common Excuses for Not Asking for Forgiveness avoiding God’s command to be reconciled Sometimes when God asks us to do something, instead of obeying, we try to rationalize away the need to take action. With seeking forgiveness, our pride can get in the way, because asking for forgiveness requir ...What are evidences of self-rejection?
Evidences of Self-Rejection recognize your need to accept God’s design All of us have unchangeable features that make us unique individuals. When these differences are pointed out, especially in insensitive or even malicious ways, the resulting concerns may cause varying degrees of self-rejecti ...How can I make an effective appeal?
Effectively Appeal to Authorities seven guidelines for presenting an appeal God requires every one to be under authority. Children are to be under the authority and protection of their parents (see Ephesians 6:1–2); wives are to be submissive to their husbands (see Ephesians 5:22); employees ar ...Is it worth it to stand alone in the business world?
How a Businessman Chose to “Stand Alone” a man sacrificed financial gain because of his conviction William*, a Christian man who owned a motel, had established his business on certain convictions. Among them was his conviction not to sell or serve alcohol on his property. One day William receiv ...Should little children be taught how to stand alone?
How a Young Girl Chose to “Stand Alone” a nine-year-old wisely rejected exposure to the occult Ashley* was invited to a friend’s home for a slumber party, along with eighteen other nine-year-old girls. She joyfully accepted the invitation and then went to the party. However, as the party began, ...Can little children stand alone for what is right?
How a Young Boy Chose to “Stand Alone” a first-grader rejected evil and upheld righteousness A first-grade boy was in a public school classroom with twenty-eight other children. When the Halloween season arrived, the teacher and the class thought that it would be fun to color pictures of ghosts ...What brings success to a ministry for un-churched youth?
Living Demonstrations of God’s Love learning to minister through God’s strength Do you ever look back over the years and find yourself marveling at something amazing that God has done? If so, you’ll understand where our family now stands as we look back and see a special work God has done, and ...