Category: Spiritual Formation

Bible Study, Spiritual Formation

Daniel 6–Small Group Questions

In Daniel 6, we find Daniel, advanced in years (probably in his 80s) still serving–but now in a new empire.  The story in Daniel 6, Daniel and the Lion's den, is a story that is intended to cause the original readers and us to understand that God’s plan for His people will be accomplished therefore, His people …

Bible Study, Spiritual Formation

Daniel 5–Small Group Questions

Book of Daniel help us understand How we should live in a pagan land as we trust and wait for God to act? Daniel 1 Reminder—we like Daniel are resident aliens Therefore—we need shrewd integrity In order to—maintain purity without isolation, but seeking to excel—as God enables—to influence All done by—trusting God    We like …

Bible Study, Spiritual Formation

Daniel 3–Small Group Questions

Book of Daniel help us understand, How should you live in a pagan land as you trust and wait for God to act? Daniel 1 We like Daniel are resident aliens, therefore we need shrewd integrity, in order to maintain purity without isolation, but seeking to excel as God enables, for the purpose of influence others …

Bible Study, Spiritual Formation

Daniel 2–Small Group Questions

Book of Daniel help us understand how we should live in a pagan land as we trust and wait for God to act. In Daniel 1 we were reminded that, we like Daniel are resident aliens (this is not our home), therefore we need shrewd integrity in order to maintain purity without isolation, but seeking to excel as …

Bible Study, Spiritual Formation

Daniel 1–Small Group Questions

This past Sunday I started teaching a series in the book of Daniel—God’s character in our chaos.  You can listen to the lesson here. The goal will be to try to understand more about God’s sovereignty in both seeing the big picture of prophecy but also in see how God providentially engages with individuals—who lived …

Spiritual Formation, Worship

By Faith in Christ I Walk with God

By faith in Christ I walk with God, With Heav’n, my journey’s end, in view; Supported by His staff and rod, My road is safe and pleasant too. I travel through a desert wide Where many round me blindly stray; But He vouchsafes to be my Guide, And will not let me miss my way. …

Current Issues, Resources, Spiritual Formation

Smartphone Apps for Christians

I’m a frustrated techie (geek, nerd)–I’d love to be an early adopter, but that’s too expensive. But there are lots of great free and inexpensive tools.  So in this post I will provide a simple list of useful Smartphone apps for Christians. At some time in the future I’ll list more of my favorite apps. …