Episode Spiritual Habits and Training | Week 1
What does it take to get better at just about anything? Practice right? Intentional practice. So, what does it look like to live out our faith in everyday life? Well, the Bible and Christian tradition have something to say about that! Join us on Discover the Word as we consider the responsibility we have to be active and grow in our spiritual lives. Specifically, we will look at a few spiritual habits that invite us to train in godliness, and practice being open to God so we can hear from him and become the type of people he has for us to become.
Chapter 1
What are some things you’ve trained for in life? Maybe you had to get some training for your job; or for a sport you wanted to get better at? But have you thought about training spiritually? Join the Discover the Word group as they begin a new series called “Spiritual Habits and Training” and discover what the Bible says about the importance of training yourself in godliness.
Chapter 2
Would you say you get enough rest? Physical therapists and trainers insist that rest is an essential part of exercise. Join the Discover the Word group as they start digging into spiritual practices from Scripture that have been passed down through the history of the church. And you may be surprised to discover the importance of rest in building spiritual strength.
Chapter 3
Do you find it easy to pray? Not everyone does. In fact, for most of us it can be a struggle to spend consistent time in prayer. In this episode, the Discover the Word group explores how prayer is essential to our spiritual health and well-being. Discover what we can learn about the practice of prayer from Scripture that has been passed down through the church in this conversation about “Spiritual Habits and Training.”
Chapter 4
Do you sometimes get overwhelmed with how broken the world seems to be? And do you sometimes lament the pain and struggle you and your loved ones are going through? Well, in this episode of Discover the Word, the group explores how the practice of lament, expressing our deep feelings of grief and sorrow, can actually be healing and life giving. Join the group to discover what happens when we practice being open and honest with God.
Chapter 5
Would you consider friendship to be a spiritual discipline? You won’t want to miss this conversation the Discover the Word group has about “Spiritual Habits and Training” to explore practices from Scripture that help us grow in godliness! Discover how friendship with people can expand our friendship with God, and vice versa.