Five Tools for Spiritual Growth

Fasting is a spiritual tool—and like all tools, it has a range of uses. Discovering how God’s people used it in the Bible can help us make better use of it in our own lives.

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Like meditation, fasting is a spiritual tool that many people will define differently. What is fasting according to the Bible?

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It’s easier to keep our meditation on track when we remember what we’re trying to accomplish with it.

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Sometimes the hardest part of meditation is deciding what to meditate ABOUT. This episode is full of suggestions to get you started.

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Meditation was never meant to be a mystical, transcendental experience. It’s simply the act of thinking and reflecting on something—in this case, the Word of God. This episode shares practical tips for making that happen.

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Even when we’re armed with a better understanding of the translation process, choosing a Bible translation is still an intimidating process. What are your options? Which one is best? 

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There are a dizzying number of Bible translations just in English. Why? What makes the translation process so complicated? This episode sheds light on the hurdles involved in translating the Bible.

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There is a mind-boggling quantity of resources out there designed to help you with your Bible study. Here’s how to make sense of those resources, decide what might be useful (and what might not) and avoid misusing them.

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No matter the kind of study you’re doing, this episode discusses some general advice to keep in mind as you read the Bible.

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Combining focuses and techniques, this episode offers some examples of what studying the Bible looks like in action.

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