EP 52: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life - Introduction

from Thankful Homemaker: A Christian Homemaking Podcast · host Marci Ferrell: Christian Homemaker, Wife, Mother and Grandmother

We're starting a new series here at the podcast on the spiritual disciplines. Today's episode is introducing us to what they are and the vital role they play in our sanctification as believers. In this series, we’re going to talk about why we need to practice them and share practical biblical ways how we as followers of Jesus Christ can pursue Christlikeness through these means of grace. The means of grace or spiritual disciplines (Bible intake, prayer, and fellowship the three main areas and we’ll work through each of them more each episode) are ways the Holy Spirit conforms us more and more into the image of Christ. I have two primary resources in addition to scripture that I'm utilizing in this series, and they are Donald Whitney's book called, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines by David Mathis. I encourage you if you want to dig a bit deeper to grab a copy of both or one of these as we work through them together. Spiritual Disciplines we hope to cover in this series: Bible reading, Bible Study, Meditation, Prayer, Fasting, Evangelism, Journaling, Fellowship and Service. Resources: Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary Thankful Homemaker Blog Free Resource Library For the rest of the show notes and resources mentioned visit Thankful Homemaker

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We’re starting a new series here at the podcast on the spiritual disciplines. Today’s episode is introducing us to what they are and the vital role they play in our sanctification as believers. In this series, we’re going to talk about why we need to practice them and share practical biblical ways how we as followers of Jesus Christ can pursue Christlikeness through these means of grace. The means of grace or spiritual disciplines (Bible intake, prayer, and fellowship the three main areas and we’ll work through each of them more each episode) are ways the Holy Spirit conforms us more and more into the image of Christ. I have two primary resources in addition to scripture that I’m utilizing in this series, and they are Donald Whitney’s book called, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines by David Mathis. I encourage you if you want to dig a bit deeper to grab a copy of both or one of these as we work through them together. Spiritual Disciplines we hope to cover in this series: Bible reading, Bible Study, Meditation, Prayer, Fasting, Evangelism, Journaling, Fellowship and Service. Show Notes: Romans 8:28 1 John 3:2 1 Peter 1:16 1 Timothy 4:7-8 John 14:6 Acts 2:42 Romans 8:29 Philippians 1:6 Philippians 3:8 John 17:3 Colossians 1:9-11 Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines by David Mathis Simplify Your Spiritual Life: Spiritual Disciplines for the Overwhelmed by Donald Whitney The Disciplines of the Christian Life by Eric Liddell Holy Helps for a Godly Life by Richard Rogers Podcast EP 6: What Does Self-Discipline Look Like in Our Homes @Thankful Homemaker The Center for Biblical Spirituality- Donald Whitney’s Website (tons of helpful resources to dig into) What are the Spiritual Disciplines @Desiring God What are the Spiritual Disciplines @Got Questions Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Find the full show notes at the blog here - ThankfulHomemaker.com Subscribe to ThankfulHomemaker Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, Pinterest & Instagram Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App

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