The Fasting Habit
By Bill Tenny-Brittian Of all the spiritual disciplines, undoubtedly the most underused and is fasting. I’ll be honest, fasting isn’t one of my “favorite” spiritual disciplines. On the other hand, it has been one of the most powerful spiritual habits I’ve picked up over the years. There are a couple of traditional reasons for fasting. […]
Getting Past Your Past
By Bill Tenny-Brittian According to Jesus, Paul, James, Peter, and John when we confess, repent, and take reconciliation seriously we become a new creature, all the old things in our lives have passed away, and we are completely renewed. Now, hang on to that promise for a moment. Live with it. What would it mean […]
Sanctuary at Home
by Bill Tenny-Brittian In the early church (as well as in Judaism), the home was a sacred place. It was in a very real sense a refuge from the rough-n-tumble outside world. The home was also the center of a Christian family’s faith life. It was the sanctuary where the presence of the Spirit could […]
Helping the Fidgeters in Church
By Bill Tenny-Brittian As I’ve mentioned in past articles, and will almost certainly mention again sometime in the future, I’m a fidget in church. I can’t still very well. The truth is, I’m in good company. There are literally millions of adults, as well as children, who fidget. Some because we’re ADHD or simply hyperactive, some […]
Remembering Prayer
by Bill Tenny-Brittian I have a journal I record ongoing prayer requests in for my daily prayer time, but there are some prayer needs that I want to pray about throughout the day. However, without something to jog my memory I’ll go through my day without so much as an under-my-breath prayer. To help me […]
Just in Time Prayer for Everyone
By Bill Tenny-Brittian In my opinion, the most important time you spend together as a family is during your mealtimes. One of the ways to take your dinner (or lunch or breakfast) to the next level of spirituality is to get into the habit of Just-in-Time Prayer. Many families begin their meals by saying grace, […]