BONUS: Pastor JD's Top 5 Daily Bible Tools

Does anyone else have ups and downs when it comes to engaging in scripture or maintaining a constant practice of prayer/meditation? Some studies have shown that daily engagement with the bible is the #1 factor in long-term spiritual growth. Yet, I've learned that I need to change how I engage with scripture, meditation, and prayer every so often. Additionally, our church doesn't have the long intensive sermons some of us may have become used to depending on for our regular engagement with the bible. Jesus stories are great, they get us thinking and talking (which is better than most sermons), but they are not sufficient for long-term spiritual growth (sermons were never intended to do that either, and the data is in... they just haven't been for the many decades Christians have been listening to them). Instead of seeing our approach as a limitation, I invite us to see it as an opportunity. An opportunity to cultivate rhythms in your life that are proven to make the most difference over time. A necessary step in growing as friends/followers of Jesus is cultivating daily connections with Him. The great news is we live in a time where there is an abundance of wonderful tools to help us do that. I put this video together to give you my top recommendations. --- Maybe this fall is a great time to try a new rhythm and a new tool --- Check out these recommendations and maybe give one a shot. If you have a rhythm or resource you really love, PLEASE SHARE! It's so encouraging to hear how others connect with Jesus and what tools we use regularly. We are in this Jesus Way thing together!