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New Hope Church offers a wide variety of opportunities for Bible study.
We encourage personal study and growth for every believer. As you read the
following devotional materials, ask the Holy Spirit to work in your own heart
to teach you new things. (Many of the resources provided below are pdfs and
require Adobe Reader to view.) For more information on spiritual growth,
contact Spiritual Life & Growth
Ministries at 763-536-3226.
"What Love Languages Do you Speak to God?" by
Pastor Jeff McCourt
Have you read "The Five Love Languages" by Dr. Gary Chapman?
I have found it tremendously helpful in my own marriage...I've wondered if
those love languages are applicable to our relationship with God. Is there
biblical basis for loving God in these ways? View
and print entire article.
"Soul Weary?" by Lisa Reiland
Are you soul-weary? Whether you're an at-home mom who cares for the constant
needs of little ones, someone who finds herself exhausted at the end of
each working day, a single person who experiences the unique demands of
home and desire for relationships that are overwhelming at times...or maybe
you're just plain tired from the daily grind of life? You could probably
use a little soul refreshment from the well of Living Water couldn't you? Read
more about finding refreshment within the 'dailyness' of life.
"God’s Classroom…a Teaching Style for Everyone!"
by Lisa Reiland
Making your daily prayer: “Change me O God–transform my
mind and revive my heart!”
Do you have a teachable spirit? Do you yearn to grow in maturity and walk
closer with God? Scripture is replete with encouragement for us to develop
a life of learning. It’s clear that doesn’t mean a life with
our heads completely buried in books, even the Bible. God is more creative
than that! Sometimes learning is just plain hard work, but God also provides
an assortment of creative ways to learn and grow–enough to keep us
on our toes, hold our attention and motivate any personality or learning
style... View
and print entire article.
"Encouragement – Not Just the “Nice Thing” to
Do," by Lisa Reiland
Recall the smile that passed your lips as you read a cheery note from a friend?
How about the surprise gift that appeared for no apparent reason? The efforts
may have been small, but just knowing that someone was thinking of you
put a huge lift in your step and a bright spot in your day. What does the
Bible say about the place encouragement plays in our lives? View
and print study.
"Taking the Long Way Around…God’s Plan When Things
Don’t
Seem to Make Sense" by Lisa Reiland
Even when we wrestle the Lord for control, if we end up humbly letting go
and allow Him to teach us, we learn that His ways really are best. We simply
cannot trust and live by what we see and feel. If we do the results will
be, in the least, a path other than the one God chooses for us, but more
likely it will also mean disaster and heartache. View
and print study.
"Something to Shout About!" by Lisa Reiland
Changed lives are one of the most powerful evidences of the character of
God. How has He changed your life? Take some time to think about what He’s
done in and through you. Read
more about the power of a changed life.
"God’s Power Reflected in Our Service," by Lisa
Reiland
Does the word “service” scare you a bit? Maybe it strikes fear
in you that someone (maybe even God) will ask you to do something you have
no desire to do. The truth is that God’s plan for our service is about
something beyond keeping us busy or obedient. View
and print study.
Additional Online Resources
My Utmost for His Highest
Access Oswald Chamber's much loved devotional online!
A.W. Tozer
Read daily thought-provoking excerpts from "Tozer on Leadership."
Bible
Readings
Use these online Scripture readings during your daily prayer times.
Upper
Room
Sign up to receive "The Upper Room" devotionals.
Crosswalk Devotionals
Choose from a list of many online devotionals written on a variety of topics.
Streams
in the Desert
Sign up to receive this classic devotional that has encouraged many.
Desiring God
Sign up to receive this e-devotional that's sure
to spur some great discussions in your day.
Quiet
Walk
Sign up to receive this Walk Thru the Bible daily e-devotional for a daily dose
of encouragement and challenge.
Faith's
Checkbook
Sign up to receive this treasury of daily devotionals by C.H. Spurgeon.
Moments
Together
Dennis and Barbara Rainey offer an encouraging daily devotional for couples
who desire God to build their relationship.
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