Tools for Spiritual Growth
by United Church of God
The Bible reveals and discusses important tools we can use to grow spiritually and build our relationship with God the Father and Jesus Christ. We first examine the crucial tool of prayer—a key to communication with our Creator.
Tools for Spiritual Growth
by United Church of God
In Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, right after instructing people not to use vain repetition in prayer (Matthew 6:7), He gave a model prayer now referred to as the Lord's Prayer—or "Our Father" for its first words (Matthew 6:9-13).
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by Melania Nutzman
For years in the Church I heard that fasting, along with prayer, Bible study and meditation, were tools a Christian could use for spiritual growth.
by Don Hooser
Three earlier articles in this series covered prayer, Bible study and thinking or meditation. Along with those spiritual tools, we need to frequently combine this fourth tool—fasting.
Tools for Spiritual Growth
by United Church of God
The Bible shows us that many notable figures spent time in fasting—going without food and drink. God even commands us to fast at least one day each year. What does fasting teach us, and how can we use this tool for growth?
Tools for Spiritual Growth
by United Church of God
After examining key essential tools for spiritual transformation—prayer, Bible study, meditation, fasting, repentance and the Church, we now consider how we can use all these tools in attaining our ultimate destiny of eternal life.
by Good News
God doesn't want blind faith. He wants you to have faith based on solid evidence.
Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
What biblical principles apply to deciding on a program to help break a bad habit or sin?
by Don Hooser
The Bible reveals and discusses several tools we can use to grow spiritually and build our relationship with our Creator. In this first article in a series on these tools for spiritual growth, we examine the foundational tool of prayer—a...
by Robert Curry
Better organization can help you answer the call for "prayer laborers."
by Lawrence Keener
Prayer is something we do daily. Is there a way to enhance our prayers with silence?