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Readers' Corner: Exploring Celebration of Discipline, by Richard Foster When it comes to personal growth and spiritual development, few books have stood the test of time like Richard J. Foster’s   Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth . This classic work offers a clear and practical guide to cultivating spiritual habits that can transform a Christian's heart towards God. You can jump to my reflections on the Introduction or Chapter 1: Celebration of Discipli

Over the coming months, I’ll be sharing a series of posts as I read through Celebration of Discipline  by Richard Foster . I invite you to join me in reading it or to follow along as I share my reflections. This book is both practical and deeply challenging, because it aims to do more than inspire us. It calls us to practice because this is how we grow spiritually. There’s a difference between knowing what God says and allowing His Word to shape the way we live. Spiritual dis

I am going to let you in on a secret: The last week of the year can be the most important week of the year. I have found that how I spend those days can significantly impact the direction and outcome of the year ahead. While others wait for the New Year to begin a new set of resolutions or to start working towards their fitness, finance, faith, or other goals, I have found a way to hit the ground running. And not running aimlessly, but running in line with God's will. Trust i

I wrote this prayer, a prayer of love, while preparing for and writing the Advent Love devotional. It is inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a. As I did so, something changed within me, so I created a .pdf version to print and pray often. You can download A Prayer of Love and pray it regularly, too. Praying the Word Praying the Word can be more than adding your name or situation to Bible verses. Meditating on Scripture so that we can turn it into a prayer of the heart can help

How to Choose the Perfect Bible as a Christmas Gift Giving a Bible is one of the most beneficial gifts you can offer, and Christmas is a great time to gift one. The Word of God is transformational and contains the answers to the deep questions in people's hearts. It represents an invitation into hope, comfort, guidance, and life with God. If you are choosing a Bible for a family member, a friend, or someone just beginning to explore faith, taking time to choose the right one

The sparkle of the season is hard to miss once the Christmas TV adverts start and shop and street decorations are up. In reality, even though the Nativity features a star and angels, Christmas has never been simply a time of sparkle and cheer...

What comes to mind when you think about getting ready for Christmas? For many, preparations will involve decorating the home, shopping for presents, gifts, and the perfect outfit or Christmas jumper, posting Christmas cards on time, and making sure various work, social, or school Christmas events are in the diary. It may also involve organising travel or other logistics involved in spending Christmas with loved ones. Many of these are modern considerations. When Advent was fi

If you have been here long enough, you will know I enjoy Scripture writing. This post contains a quick rundown of how I do this. You could do the same or adapt it to suit your needs. Writing out large or small portions of Scripture can easily be incorporated into your devotional routine or quiet time. But first, what is Scripture writing? What is Scripture Writing? Scripture writing involves handwriting Bible verses, passages or whole Books of the Bible, often as part of a st

One of my sisters often spends extended time with God around her birthday. She will stay home, uncontactable for a couple of days, or book a retreat. I found this intriguing, so one year, as my birthday approached, I wondered how I could do something similar. I did not set out to create something anyone else would ever see, but as it began to take shape, I realised it had the potential to bless others. I started by thinking about something for me, but was inspired to create s

Many Christians rely on online resources and apps for daily Bible reading, study, and devotionals. One of the most popular tools is BibleGateway , known for its multiple translations, audio Bibles, reading plans, and devotionals. But if you’re in the UK or Europe, you may have noticed that BibleGateway is not accessible in your region . Don’t worry, there are excellent alternatives that can help you continue your Bible study online without interruption. In this post, we’ll ex

Biblical Postures of Prayer with Examples Prayer is a vital aspect of the Christian life. Through prayer, we communicate with God,...

Writing Scripture is a spiritual discipline that helps deepen our engagement with God's Word. Daily Scripture writing is a great habit to form. Read about the benefits and join me in writing out one of my favourite books of the Bible in easy bitesize portions. The Benefits of Scripture Writing I love to Write the Scriptures. Here are some key reasons people write Scripture and make it a habit: 1. Deeper Understanding Writing verses by hand encourages you to slow down and med

Seeking God for a Prophetic Word for the Year Ahead As the year draws to a close, many of us will reflect on the past twelve months and...

2025 is A Time to Build In 2025, draw on and gather together the knowledge, experiences, understanding, insights, dreams, visions and key relationships you have and combine them to produce something tangible for God's kingdom. Build by developing what you have so that it grows into something more. What you build, God will establish. Do not focus on digging down. Trust God that the foundation is already laid. You are ready. Now is the time to start building something visible a

15 inspirational prayer prompts to help deepen your prayer life, encourage intentionality, and foster a more meaningful connection with God