A Blessed Re-New Year in 2008!

2 Timothy 1:6
"... I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you ..." (NLT)

Why not bring in this New Year with spiritual fireworks by fanning into flames your passion for God and commitment to follow Christ? Today I'm highlighting some practical tools and resources designed to help you move into 2008 with a renewed excitement for the Lord:

Spending Time With God: This 7-part series of practical teachings on developing a devotional life is written by Pastor Danny Hodges of Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg in Florida. The series offers inspiration and insight presented through everyday applications in a down-to-earth and humorous style. You can sign up for daily or weekly lessons, or check out the entire series here.

Spiritual Growth Workshop: This teaching resource combines several tools to help you grow spiritually in your Christian walk of faith. Each tool is practical, offering simple steps for you to follow. Choose the resources that fit your current need, or spend some time on each one. The spiritual growth tools are designed to address key areas that strongly influence your development as a Christ follower.

How to Create a Daily Devotional Plan: Many Christians view the Christian life as a long list of “do’s” and “don’ts.” They haven’t yet discovered that spending time with God is a privilege that we get to do not a chore or an obligation that we have to do. Getting started simply takes a little bit of planning. These steps will help you incorporate the basic elements of a solid devotional into the custom plan that's right for you.

How to Study the Bible: The Bible is such a big book and so hard to understand. If you're wondering where to begin, this method teaches a simple, step-by-step Bible study process that's great for beginners; however, it can be geared toward any level of study.

"Deepen Your Faith" Tips: Here are five tips to help you get off to a strong start as a Christian. Each tip offers a simple yet profound way to deepen your Christian walk of faith.

Faith Building Bible Verses: The Bible says in 2 Peter 1:3 that as we grow in our knowledge of God, through his divine power he gives us everything we need for life and godliness. This resource presents a number of problems, difficulties and challenges that we face in life, along with corresponding answers from God's Word.