Savoring the Conversations
Jan Johnson reflects on how slow, attentive reading of Scripture becomes a meeting place with God, shaping an ongoing conversation with him and forming us into people who reflect the compassion of Jesus.
Spiritual Disciplines
Spiritual Disciplines helps Christians grow in Christlikeness through habits that shape the heart over time. Explore Bible-based articles on practices such as Scripture reading, prayer, fasting, solitude, Sabbath rest, confession, generosity, and worship. You’ll find practical guidance for building sustainable rhythms, resisting distraction, and pursuing spiritual formation in everyday life—personally and within the church. These resources aim to help disciples cultivate a deeper love for God and a more faithful life that reflects Jesus.
September 22, 2011
Doing Nothing Is Doing Something
Mandy Smith reflects on learning to rest even in life's busiest seasons, discovering through Sabbath and simple daily practices that trusting God means accepting our limits and recognizing that his work continues without us.
September 19, 2011
Opening His Word, Discovering His Love
Dave Smith reflects on how God’s Word sustained and shaped him through seminary, church planting, family tragedy, multiple sclerosis, and nearly 30 years of following Jesus.
Fulfill Your Word in My Life
John A. Hampton reflects on how daily Scripture reading transformed his life, led him into Restoration Movement Christianity, and continued to shape his thinking, preaching, and ministry.
Their Guide, and Yours
Christian Standard reflects on its “The Bible, My Guide” series and invites readers to share the daily Bible reading plans and practices that have worked for them.
I Owe It All to a Bad Hoagie Sandwich
From an uncertain 18-year-old to missionary and seminary president, Michael Sweeney reflects on how James 1:5 and a persistent prayer for wisdom guided him through decades of unexpected decisions.
“˜Then the Lord Said to Moses”
Alan Ahlgrim reflects on hearing from God through Scripture, daily Bible reading, and moments of trust during personal anxiety and demanding ministry challenges.
Reading the Book Rarely Opened
Diane Stortz reflects on learning to read the whole Bible not merely for lessons or answers, but to know God more deeply and hear his Word.
Under Conviction
Tony Twist reflects on how shared Bible reading and prayer with Suzanne became a sustaining spiritual rhythm through decades of marriage, ministry, and change.
My Journey from “˜Need” to “˜Should” to “˜Want”
Robert Mink reflects on how Bible reading grew from obligation to desire, becoming a vital way of meeting God, hearing from him, and nurturing the soul.
How the Bible Guided Me at a Crossroads
Jeffrey A. Metzger shares seven biblical principles for discerning God’s direction when life presents two good choices and the path forward is unclear.
February 22, 2011
Romanced by His Words
Janet McMahon reflects on her lifelong love of books and Scripture, describing how God’s Word has comforted, pruned, challenged, and sustained her through every season of life.
February 14, 2011
Breathing Space in the Spiritual Journey
Jan Johnson reflects on journaling as a spiritual discipline that helps believers pray honestly, listen for God’s voice, record spiritual growth, and find rest in God’s presence.
February 13, 2011
Abide in My Word
Brandon Smith reflects on abiding in Jesus’ words, showing how intentional time in Scripture forms disciples over time and changes their condition in Christ.
Reading Scripture with Patience
Mandy Smith reflects on how slowing down with Scripture can help God’s Word dwell deeply, intersect with daily life, and transform a busy heart.
Choosing What You Remember
Brian Giese reflects on the spiritual value of intentional memorization, especially Scripture memory, and explains how regular review can strengthen faith, ministry, and daily Christian living.
Read a Book!
Matt Proctor encourages Christians to embrace reading as a spiritual discipline, showing how devotional, practical, theological, and biographical books can shape faith and strengthen discipleship.
September 1, 2010
Growing Like Jesus: Hearing God Through People
Glen Elliott reflects on how a friend’s hard truth helped him confront his need for affirmation and experience deeper spiritual growth, marriage renewal, and security in God’s favor.
I Was the Big, Dead Tree
Tim Harlow reflects on burnout, Elijah, Sabbath, and stillness, showing how even fruitful ministry can become spiritually dangerous when leaders begin running ahead of God.
NACC Beyond Beyond the Misguided Spiritual Disciplines
Brian Jones challenges guilt-driven approaches to spiritual disciplines, arguing that God often forms disciples through suffering, rebuke, silence, service, and corporate worship.
