From: Discipleship Tools http://www.discipleshiptools.org We are Called to Bible Memory! Are you Ready to place God's Word in your heart and Life? What is Stopping You? http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=57764&view=post&blogid= Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Standing firm, which we can do all the way from sowing the right seed to receiving the greatest harvest of the highest quality. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=41475&view=post&blogid= Thu, 3 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Love their Call is Passion, it means there is nothing better you would rather do than... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=41429&view=post&blogid= Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Do you feel connected to God when you pray? If not, have you considered your outlook on prayer? It seems that most Christians view prayer as a happening but not a habit, an occurrence but not an occupation, and rarely with fervency. And, if it is a habit, is it also a relationship? Prayer must be more because... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37762&view=post&blogid= Wed, 5 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Allows us to give to others because God has given abundantly to us. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37140&view=post&blogid= Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 God does not reject us; rather, it is us who reject Him, He goes out of His way to give us the grace we do not deserve. He gives us His Way, even though we continue to fight against Him by hardening our hearts and rejecting His Truth and precepts. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=36943&view=post&blogid= Wed, 8 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 What Do I Memorize? Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. Psalm 119:2 http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=57763&view=post&blogid= Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Following Jesus' great message to the multitudes, He moves from the crowds to the ministering of the individual needs of people. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=41474&view=post&blogid= Thu, 3 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Knowledge is being assured that what Christ did is relevant and impacting, and is a reality that must be accepted and committed to. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=41428&view=post&blogid= Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0400 How to Pray! PVI A.C.T.S is an acronym or axiom that points us to the Lord's Prayer and other Scripture, and gives us precepts so we can divide up our time and purpose to engage in prayer with a correct devotion and attitude. "ACTS" refers to the percepts of prayer-the categories of Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37718&view=post&blogid= Wed, 5 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Means to know and do what God expects. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37139&view=post&blogid= Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The key we need to understand is this, sin entered in the world by one man that affected all people by Adam; but the grace of God, which justified us, comes in the world by one man/God. All of humanity deserved it, Christ did not; thus, yes it is unfair- to God, but not to us! http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=36942&view=post&blogid= Wed, 8 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 More Tips and Tools for Better Scriptural MemoryBe persistent, and set goals in your endeavors to memorize God's Word. Once you have a good plan and discipline, stick to it, and do not give up. At the same time, be realistic and do not set goals that you cannot accomplish. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=57762&view=post&blogid= Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 God urges us to pursue peace and harmony and not let the childish and petty things of life divide us. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=41473&view=post&blogid= Thu, 3 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Where there is no vision and revelation, the people will fail and have no restraint and perish to themselves; but blessed are the people who keep the law http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=41427&view=post&blogid= Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0400 How to Pray! PIII First off, there is no "method" or process on how to pray, as there is no specific principle on how to talk to your mom or best friend. We just do it. Yes, there is edict, attitude, and good ways versus bad ways to communicate. Thus, God does give us a pattern as a checklist to make sure our time and attitude are lined up to more of His will and less of ours. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37717&view=post&blogid= Tue, 4 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Is being constantly reliable and trustworthy. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37138&view=post&blogid= Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Being a true disciple means having a willingness to trust Him completely in all aspects of life from the highest highs to the lowest lows. It means we are not only willing to trust Him to provide for our salvation, but also for the future. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=36958&view=post&blogid= Wed, 8 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The Basic Plan for Bible Memorization The "nitty-gritty" for ease in memorizing is to simply select a short passage-a verse or two. Pray, read it, and then read the chapter in an easy-to-understand translation to see it in context. Then... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=57761&view=post&blogid= Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Paul wholeheartedly and passionately warns that divisions will destroy the church! http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=41472&view=post&blogid= Thu, 3 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Our Expectations or God's Characteristics" Leadership expectations of pastors and elders are often unrealistic and not centered on what leadership is really about. Too often people confuse... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=41426&view=post&blogid= Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0400 How to Pray! PII So, How do I Pray? The passages in Matthew and Luke give us the quintessential template on how to pray. Jesus is calling us to a relationship with Him; and, to do that, we are to seek Him. We do this with communication, as we would talk with anyone, with the emphasis on our sincerity. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37716&view=post&blogid= Tue, 4 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Is the companionship and closeness we are to have with one another. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37137&view=post&blogid= Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The key to the success of finding and developing faith is simple; it is obedience. We must be ready to serve God rather than our needs, even before we know what the call may be, and take this mindset into life and to others. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=36957&view=post&blogid= Wed, 8 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 God calls us to have His Words and promises written in our hearts! The way to spiritual maturity and the glory of our reward is not in finding shortcuts, but exercising temperance and commitment through learning, experience, and overcoming adversities. The question is, How can you make memorizing Scripture a reality in your life? http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=57760&view=post&blogid= Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400