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Spiritual Disciplines
Zacchaeus the tax collector intentionally positioned himself in such a way that he would encounter Jesus’ grace in his life. In the same way we extend effort to encounter God’s grace in our lives through the practice of spiritual disciplines.
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Spiritual Disciplines
Observe how the spiritual disciplines fall into three major categories that, at times, tend to overlap each other.

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Spiritual Disciplines
Listen to Tim Chaddick express the discipline and joy of spiritual disciplines.

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Worship
Worship preferences can be highly contentious and deeply personal. Watch pastor JD Greear explore these differences in styles and motivations and uncover what scripture has to say.

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Christian Meditation
Watch David Platt explain the important distinctions between eastern meditation, and Christian meditation.

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Fasting
“The absence of fasting is the measure of our contentment with the absence of Christ.”
- John Piper

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Worship
Listen to this insight from a Biola University professor discuss the issues of self-centered worship.

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God's Word
Watch David Platt explain the value and urgency of diving into God's word, while he bakes a loaf of bread on stage!

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God's Word
Listen to David Platt compare serving temporary food with serving lasting eternal food.

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Recommended Reading
Check out David Mathis' book "Habits of Grace." Three seemingly unremarkable principles shape and strengthen the Christian life: listening to God's voice, speaking to him in prayer, and joining together with his people as the church.

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Prayer Calendar
Create your own weekly prayer calendar using your smart phone and plan out a recurring day to update your prayer requests. To avoid creating many lists of requests, it helps to use the formula found in the Lord's prayer.

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