Author
Rick Higgins
Have you ever had the experience of trying to change a behavior only to fall back into the same old routine? When we focus on our external behavior, we may have short term gains; however, long term success seems elusive…. Continue Reading →
Over the years, I have discovered numerous benefits from the practice of journaling. Several years ago I changed to journaling online, but I’ve switched back to analog. My good friend James Wilson shared with me the concept of the Bullet… Continue Reading →
The principles in this book were forged in some of the most violent battlefields in Iraq. The authors are Jocko Willink and Leif Babin who served as a Navy SEALs. They fought in the Battle of Ramadi and they use their combat… Continue Reading →
A healthy small group can be a tremendous catalyst to your spiritual growth. You may wonder, “What do I look for in a healthy small group?” The Apostle Paul reveals several characteristics of a healthy small group in his letter… Continue Reading →
What is your attitude toward reading God’s word? The Psalmist was eager to read and study God’s word, O how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. (Psalm 119:97) How do I develop a love like… Continue Reading →
Have you experienced an event in your life in which you couldn’t contain your excitement and had to tell someone? You’ve probably witnessed the birth of a child and seen the excitement of announcing the birth. That was a similar… Continue Reading →
You may be familiar with the phrase “good news” but what does it mean and why is it good? The angel encouraged the shepherds with these words, But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring… Continue Reading →
This past weekend I encountered a minor dilemma. Jeanne invited me to go shopping with our grandchildren (you need to understand I am not a shopper) or I could stay home (and I had several projects that I wanted to… Continue Reading →
The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. (2 Timothy 2:2) How many spiritual generations do you see in this verse?… Continue Reading →
Change Your Brain Change Your Life by Daniel Amen emphasizes incorporating the physiological component for treating psychological issues. He points out, “Psychiatrists then and even now are the only medical specialists who virtually never look at the organ they treat”… Continue Reading →
This is the fourth post highlighting the primary ways that God grows a person spiritually. The first post examined the importance of your relationship with God. The next post looked at the circumstances of life that draw us closer to… Continue Reading →
The first blog post in this series looked at the importance of our relationship with God. The second post revealed how God uses circumstances in our lives to foster our spiritual growth. This post will examine the importance of personal… Continue Reading →
Part 1 of this series on Spiritual Growth focused on investing time with God, specifically through engaging with Scripture. This blog post examines a way that God shapes our character that, if we had a choice, we would probably tend… Continue Reading →
A heartfelt cry among sincere Christians is, “How can I grow spiritually?” It seems axiomatic that communing with God in prayer, walking by the Holy Spirit, and investing time in the Bible will help one grow spiritually. But are there… Continue Reading →
Several years ago George Barna wrote, The Frog In The Kettle. He explains that the way to boil a frog is not to put him in a pot of boiling water because he’ll jump out. The key is to put… Continue Reading →
