The Core Habits
You Don’t Have to Read Your Bible
The key to reading your Bible and praying every day may be realizing you don’t have to.
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The Core Habits
Bible, prayer, and church. Three habits you’ll never outgrow.
Articles
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Ask for Help
The habit that we need is the one many of us resist most: humbly admitting we’re needy enough to ask for help.
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How to Listen to a Sermon
Cultivate such a high view of Scripture that it shapes how you prepare, listen to, and respond to a sermon.
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Four Keys to Unlocking a Lasting Bible Reading Habit
Before you give up on daily Bible reading, there's something you need to know: you might only be one dial away from unlocking it for good.
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50 Tips for Reading the Bible
Fifty practical tips to help anyone build a meaningful Bible reading habit that leads to spiritual growth
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Check Your Spiritual Vitals
Check three spiritual vitals—regular Scripture reading, consistent prayer, and active involvement in a local church—to identify and address root causes of spiritual struggle.
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Why a Boring Christian Life is Best
The best Christian life embraces ordinary faithfulness in Scripture, prayer, and church rather than chasing extraordinary spiritual experiences.
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Counterintuitive Truths About Prayer
Prayer is about honest, simple communion with God, focusing on his presence and surrendering control rather than striving for perfection or following rigid formulas.
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We’re All Beginners at Prayer
Prayer is not about expertise or eloquence but about humble, heartfelt communication with God, who welcomes us as we are.
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When You Don't Feel Like Going to Church
Sometimes the most meaningful worship happens when we show up despite reluctance, allowing God to meet us in our weakness through the church community he designed for our spiritual formation.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Reading the Bible
Reading the Bible can be hard. Here's how to get started.
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The Hidden Value of Church
The church might be the most underrated and under-appreciated way to grow spiritually.
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Building a Stronger Prayer Life
Discover how to transform your prayer life from a daily struggle into a profound, joy-filled conversation with a Father who deeply cares about every detail of your life.
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Finding Your Rhythm in Bible Reading: A Beginner's Guide
Reading the Bible consistently will transform your life. Here's how to get started.
Podcast episodes
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Want to Grow? Pay Attention to These Three Things.
Want to grow? Pay attention to these three dimensions of your life.
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Taking No for an Answer
Blake Long wants to help you respond when God says no to your prayers.
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Earth Filled With Heaven
Christians from a low-church background do not have to be afraid of liturgy.
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Sing Loud, Die Happy
Jim Thompson wants you to see the importance of singing in the Christian life.
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Rediscovering Church with Collin Hansen
It’s time to recommit to gathering together as brothers and sisters in Christ.
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When Prayer is a Struggle with Kevin Halloran
Pinpoint areas of weakness in your prayer life, and take steps to overcome them.
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Engaging the Bible with Dr. Michael Bird
Learn what the Bible is, how it came to be, and how we can learn to appreciate it on its own terms.
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Eating Your Bible with Nate Pickowicz
Despite the obstacles, you can learn to know your Bible and love it.