Spiritual Growth

Journaling as a Means for Spiritual Growth

Journaling can help us in many ways in our spiritual growth. Many men in Scripture and church history journal as a spiritual discipline.

Spiritual Growth

Silence and Solitude as a Means of Spiritual Growth

Silence is the abstention from speaking. Solitude is withdrawing to privacy. As spiritual disciplines, both can help us in our spiritual growth.

Spiritual Growth

Fasting as a Means of Spiritual Growth

Fasting, frequently misunderstood, is a spiritual discipline which should not be ignored. God expects Christians to fast for spiritual benefit.

Biblical Studies

Judah’s Plea for Benjamin [Genesis 44:18-34 Study]

The climax of the Joseph narrative. "The most moving address in all the Word of God." Judah offers himself as Benjamin's substitute and surety.

Spiritual Growth

Stewardship of Time and Money for Spiritual Growth

Stewardship of our time and money is a spiritual discipline. We must be disciplined with our use of time, and we must use God's money with care.

Biblical Studies

Joseph Plants His Silver Cup [Genesis 44:1-17 Study]

Joseph tests his brothers' readiness for reconciliation by planting his silver cup inside Benjamin's sack. How will Joseph's brothers respond?

Family

12 Ways Parents Provoke Children to Anger

Parents inadvertently can provoke their children to anger. The ways we provoke children to anger may be subtle; here are twelve examples.

Biblical Studies

Joseph Reunites with Benjamin [Genesis 43:15-34 Study]

Jacob gives final instructions to his sons who return to Egypt with Benjamin. Joseph reunites with Benjamin, and Joseph hosts a celebratory feast.

Theology

8 Truths About the Apostles' Creed

Ancient statements of faith affirming the cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith remain important. The most well-known is the Apostles' Creed.

Biblical Studies

Jacob Accepts Judah's Guarantee [Genesis 43:1-14 Study]

Amidst his family's plight, Judah declares himself as surety guarantee for Benjamin. Jacob trusts God saying, "If I am bereaved, I am bereaved."

Biblical Studies

Jacob's Sons' First Trip to Egypt [Genesis 42 Study]

Genesis 42-43 describes the reunion of Joseph and his 10 brothers. Genesis 42 continues the story line of Jacob’s family from Genesis 37.

Spiritual Growth

Christian Service as a Means for Spiritual Growth

Instead of remaining God's enemies, we have become his servants. Christ gives us the means, the model, and the motivation to serve him.