A few days ago we read about experiencing God through others and then we read about experiencing God through reading the bible and learning to think differently.
One of the best ways to experience God in both of those ways is to join a bible study. This is not to be confused with attending a worship service or even a mid-week bible study for the entire church. While those are beneficial and we will talk about those more in the weeks to come, I am talking about a small group of people where you have the opportunity to give and receive feedback. Continue reading
God is not a concept or a doctrine. He is a Person who seeks a close, one-on-one relationship with you and me. God does not want us to merely believe in Him, He wants to relate to us on a personal level. He does not just want to hear us recite prayers. He wants to converse with us. God’s plan is not to abandon Christians once we are born again, leaving us to build the best life we can. He does not intend that we simply use our wits to “get by,” to bravely “survive” until we are finally ushered into heaven. God wants to be actively involved in our lives each day. –Henry Blackaby