Posts by Stacy Tyson

Today, we considered the Seven Virtues that we can “add to” our faith in order to grow more like Christ. These Seven Virtues are qualities of Character that Jesus possesses and lives out in all that He is and does.

We continue to work our way through 2 Peter 1. As humans, we were created in the image and likeness of God. Now, IN Christ, He is empowering us to take on His virtues so that we can be faithful and fruitful.

Peter 1:3…His divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness… This week, we complete our readings in the Fifth Study Unit of MilktoMeat – only 1 more to go! This week, we will focus on the reality that Father God has granted us, gifted us, everything we need to live life…

As we close out this week, I though it might be helpful to share some of my own experience in experimenting and figuring out how these things work for me. Again, it is important to emphasize there is no formula or “one size fits all” model for the spiritual exercises. You will have to experiment…

Today, we discuss three supporting habits or exercises that can support our Service. These are Submission, Secrecy, and Fasting.

Today we look at three practices that can assist in our praying: Simplicity, Confession and Counsel, and Worship. These are three activities that help us focus on the grace and goodness of God.

Colossians 1:9[We] have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding… This week, we will explore some secondary or supporting practices and attitudes to help you explore ways to deepen your walk with the Lord. All of these can be…

Jesus asked His first disciples a penetrating question: “What do you want?” (John 1:37-38). Everyone who would follow Jesus must consider this question. Why are we following Jesus? What do we want from Him? That question can only be truly answered by understanding one of Jesus final questions to His disciples : “Do you understand…

Serving others is the ultimate expression of our love. Jesus teaches us that love for God and love for others are the foundational and key commandments, they are the very heart of the Lord’s wise instruction to us. Following Jesus means learning to serve in love as He Himself serves us all.

Today we discuss our second Foundational Exercise of Prayer. Once we have heard from Father God in His Word, we respond to Him, talking to Him, going to Him as the One who knows us best and is leading us to His Kingdom.