If You Want To Grow in Faith, Try These Simple Things – 144

Our faith guides us in all that we do. It is what enables us to manage This Grit and Grace Life. Since we believe we serve a personal God who cares about every aspect of our life, we realize that getting to know him better makes a huge difference. Faith helps us navigate all the challenges we face with the assurance that there are answers to our problems. In this episode, we’re bringing it back to the basics. What does it mean to be a Christian? How do you begin and grow in faith? Are there ways to learn more about God and the bible? Even what do Darlene and Julie find helpful in their own lives? This and more from two imperfect, still-growing Christian women who want to encourage you wherever you are today. Grab your coffee (maybe your bible) and tune in to this heartfelt discussion. Perhaps even share it with a friend. Looking to start studying the bible more? Try the 3 P's method Julie mentioned. As you read a passage of scripture look for God's power, presence and/or promises. You might also want to look for a reading plan on the You Version bible app or find one at She Reads Truth. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! These are the verses we mentioned on the episode. “All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.” Acts 2:42 “And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” Hebrews 10:25 Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love How to Have Your Own Coffee + Bible Time If you follow me on social media (you should, by the way) you likely see me post on Facebook Read more Why It’s Important to Be Involved in a Local Church and How to Pick One Sunday morning comes around and the temptation to sleep in is strong! But then, you consider the importance of Read more The Good Christian Girl Who Struggled With Porn I was 13 when I found pornography. Understand my family was super conservative. I was raised in the church. My mom Read more These Bible Studies Will Help You Grow Your Faith This summer I turned 45, which was a bit of a big deal. I had some accomplishments I desperately Read more Chutes and Ladders—Are You Trying to Work Your Way to God? The delightful game of Candy Land has brought about many award winning meltdowns in our home including (but not Read more Beginning Faith: Walking This Life With Grit, Grace, and God When I was loading the car to fly my elder daughter off to college, I stopped and made her Read more Religion vs. Relationship: What Will Grow Your Faith More? We all have our own unique story. For better or worse, our childhood often shapes and forms the way Read more There’s No One Right Way to Feed Your Faith Spring is in the air, at least that’s what the retailers have told us with their chocolate bunnies and Read more 5 Inspiring Women of Faith I Love to Follow Instagram is filled with inspiring women, both “famous” and not, who are being brave and sharing their stories and Read more Quote of the episode: "So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him." -Romans 12:1 MSG Check out these episodes we mentioned: How Do I Know What Defines Me? – 078, Are You the Proverbs 31 Woman? Should You Be? – 092, and An Intimate Look at Your Sex Life With Dr. Miller OB-GYN – 135 Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife