There are so many web sites devoted to tips for almost anything you can think of–tips for using computers, getting stains out etc. Here is a blog post with tips for spending time with God. I know that sounds trite but I believe this is a very important message for the majority of of the people in the Church.
“I was basically getting spiritual crumbs from books, podcasts and my pastor. I was living vicariously through others’ relationships with God… While it’s good to learn from others, Jesus calls us to follow Him (not follow others who are following Him).”
Use S.O.A.P. - Simple tips for spending time with God.
Reasons to Get Reading, Reloaded
This is a great list and I have experienced nearly every one of them.
This goes along with:
Reading Better with Richard Baxter
(I’m having computer problems and am doing some short posts.)
If you wish to derive profit [from the Scriptures], read with humility, candor, and faith, and never seek to have a scholar’s reputation. Inquire willingly, and listen to the words of the saints; let not the parables of the ancients be displeasing to you, for they were not uttered without good reason.
Thomas à Kempis, De imitatione Christi, I. V. 2
Found at:
http://voxstefani.blogspot.com/2007/08/on-reading-holy-scripture.html
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Another introductory entry. I hope to start posting on what I’ve been learning within a few days.
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