Resources by Topic: Christian Growth

Do you have a right relationship with God? Read or Listen →

Spiritual maturity doesn’t just happen. Read or Listen →

Mark DeMoss says the best time to read the Bible and pray is early in the morning. He says waiting until later in the day leaves room for more distractions. Read or Listen →

In hard times, thankfulness can be especially meaningful. Hear stories from people who have discovered the power of thankfulness in troubling circumstances. Read or Listen →

If you don’t think you have musical talent, can you still worship? Nancy points out that our worship doesn’t depend on us. Who does it depend on? Read or Listen →

At church, you should expect 100 percent audience participation. Nancy will look to Psalm 100 as a model for how we can participate in praising God. Read or Listen →

When is the last time you shouted for joy? In Scripture, God deserves shouts of joyful praise. Nancy will talk about why and how we should praise. Read or Listen →

It’s the season of malls, commercials, traffic, rehearsals, and parties. Do you ever find yourself just wishing for the gift of silence? Read or Listen →

When you choose to do what’s right, your actions do not go unnoticed. Learn about the heavenly audience who observe the decisions you make. Read or Listen →

Pictures and stories of angels are popular in our culture, especially during the Christmas season. How does your mental image of angels measure up to the Bible? Read or Listen →

Place your life under God's divine searchlight. Read or Listen →

The Pharisees of Jesus’ day appeared to be very holy, but Jesus saved His harshest words for them. Does that mean that holiness doesn’t matter? Read or Listen →

Details can cause us to forget why we’re serving. Read or Listen →

Is teaching your children hymns a lost art? Hear about a mom who invested time teaching her children hymns and the results in their lives. Read or Listen →

Singing with your family is an investment that may pay off through eternity. Hear from a woman who sang with her family before going home to be with the Lord. Read or Listen →

If you have kids on Christmas break this week, you may know what it’s like to have your plans challenged and your wisdom called into question. Read or Listen →

You probably aren’t tempted to bow down to a god of stone or wood. So how do you apply the Old Testament command to refuse false gods? Read or Listen →

Everyone experiences conflict, but only a few learn to become peacemakers. Learn how to promote peace as we look at the biblical example of Joshua. Read or Listen →

The Bible tells us that after observing a miracle, Joshua set up a memorial made of big, heavy stones. Read or Listen →

Water, bread, grapes. These are simple ingredients that take on extraordinary meaning in the right context. Read or Listen →

Preserving memories is a popular hobby, as evidenced by all the scrapbooking material available in stores today. Read or Listen →

If you spent much time in church growing up, you’re probably familiar with the term consecration. But do you know what it means? Read or Listen →

Ask God to give you a tender, compassionate heart. Read or Listen →

A man named Thomas struggled with health issues, couldn’t keep a job, and didn’t have regular income. But he wrote a hymn about God’s faithfulness. Read or Listen →

William Cowper was prone to bouts of severe depression and even tried to take his life. Yet the Lord used him to write a hymn we still sing today. Read or Listen →

The writer of one of our most popular hymns struggled to live what he had written. His example serves as a warning to us. Read or Listen →

Louisa watched as her husband tried to save a drowning child. As the child resisted his help, Louisa watched him drown as well. She then wrote a hymn. Read or Listen →

Everything you own comes from God. Learn what a life fully devoted to the Lord looks like day by day. Read or Listen →

How can you find perfect peace in a storm? Nancy shows you an example of a woman who was hit with multiple hardships, yet she knew where to find peace. Read or Listen →

When’s the last time you slowed down and just were still before the Lord? Nancy shows you why you need those seasons of being still to calm your heart. Read or Listen →