Posts by Stacy Tyson
Day 133: How Can We Implement The Exercises Practically?
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…
Read MoreDay 131: What Are Some Supporting Exercises for Prayer?
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.
Read MoreDay 130: What Are Some Supporting Exercises for Hearing and Seeing?
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…
Read MoreDay 129: How Do We Follow Jesus’ Example?
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…
Read MoreDay 128: What is The Spiritual Exercise of Serving? (Following)
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.
Read MoreDay 127: What is the Spiritual Exercise of Prayer? (Responding)
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.
Read MoreDay 126: What is the Spiritual Exercise of Hearing And Seeing? (Receiving)
1 Timothy 4:7-8…train yourself for godliness. For ‘physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come. Learning to Hear and See the Father working in Christ through the Spirit and responding in Prayer and self-sacrificial Service are three foundational…
Read MoreIt is Finished: Jesus’ Words From the Cross
Today is the day that we remember and mourn and rejoice in the events that changed everything. All of history comes to its Crux in the Cross of Jesus. As we think on these things, the words that Jesus speaks from The Cross give us insight into what He experienced and what He accomplished for…
Read MoreHe Who Is Faithful in a Little…
On May 19th Tim Keller passed into the Lord’s presence. Almost immediately and appropriately, articles and remembrances were posted honoring his life and work, the size and scope of which cannot be denied. Just a day before, our dear brother Phil Allen also “graduated” into the Lord’s Presence on May 18th. There will be no…
Read MoreHow Jesus Changed Everything
Now brothers, I want to clarify for you the gospel I proclaimed to you; you received it and have taken your stand on it. You are also saved by it, if you hold to the message I proclaimed to you—unless you believed for no purpose. (1 Corinthians 15:1-5) The three days in which we remember,…
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