Tag: Spiritual Living

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Scripture Motivation: Lay Hold Upon the Word

Timothy R. Berman

When it comes to reading the scriptures, we are able to come to know of their worth and truthfulness. By careful study and understanding of the scriptures, we are able to come to know them. How we liken the scriptures unto ourselves is through visualization of the people, the events, and situations. What is the situation? How does it relate to my own circumstance? By likening the scriptures, we grow, learn, and receive personal insight and inspiration. Nephi shares this with us when he said: I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning” (1 Nephi 19:23). Through likening the scriptures - we also learn the principles and truths from our Heavenly Father. Finally, we want to ponder - or meditate - upon those things that are revealed through our scripture study. By meditating, we ask questions, look for the practical applications and solutions.

Awareness, Come Follow Me, Come Unto Christ, Devotional, Spirituality

Seek Therefore the Kingdom of God

Timothy R. Berman

The greatest deception of humanity is materialism. Scripture not only encourages each one of us to live the high life - it warns us of the devastation of pride based on the love of money and wealth. Each of our obsession is to grab the bull by the horns and hang on to what we've accomplished in this life. It is an obsession of one's own upward mobility toward an illusion of happiness and false sense of security. Did I forget that the problem rests upon how I define upward?

Bible, Blogging, Devotion, Inspiration, Latter-day Saint Living, Personal Reflections, Scriptures, Spirituality

Trust in Christ for a Useful Spiritual Life

Timothy R. Berman

Prayer is our connection to our Heavenly Father where we can receive divine guidance for our life He that followeth me, walketh not in darkness  ~ 1 John 8:12, KJV ~ Read: Genesis 1-2:25; Psalm 1:1-6; Proverbs 1:1-7; and Matthew 1:1-25 These are the words of Christ, by which we are admonished , how we… Continue reading Trust in Christ for a Useful Spiritual Life

Awareness, Devotional, Lifestyle, Mindful Recovery, Spirituality

Spiritual Impact and Influence

Timothy R. Berman

Today, many individuals face problems where there is no easy solutions. Yet, we must face those challenges. A person needs clear vision and pure intentions to lead themselves into a place where they have a significant spiritual impact and influence on those around them. Daniel writes: And they that be wise shall shine as the… Continue reading Spiritual Impact and Influence

Awareness, Devotional, Spirituality

A Person of Faith

Timothy R. Berman

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4, KJV ~ JANUARY 1, 2020 DEVOTION ~ We all desire the abundance and success God has promised. The first principle of a spiritual life that is influential and impacting is faith:… Continue reading A Person of Faith

Awareness, Come Follow Me, Come Unto Christ, Devotional, Spirituality

Empowering Spiritual Journey of Growth

Timothy R. Berman

True Christian spirituality is the foundation of a strong and resilient faith. Ever reminding me to place principle truths above all others. The tradition of spiritual giants I encounter in God's word gives me the guiding light of a true authentic Christian spiritual path to grow and mature. I strive to do my best to live and keep in mind, at all times, the secret of authentic Christian living.

Addiction, Awareness, Mindful Recovery, Spirituality

Wrestling with God and how it forever changes your faith and life

Timothy R. Berman

What then is the recipe to get on the other side of our wrestling match with God? First, we ought to remember to always seek after truth in our own lives. Not only seek after it, live it out as authentic as possible. Remember that just as God validates our own sorrows, our own struggles and our own doubts and fears, we too must validate other's who are going through their own season of wrestling with God. Secondly, we ought to be ready to be of service to those who are wanting to find their own personal revelation. Though, we are not able to give to them their own revelation about God, or receive answers for them. We are, instead, able to encourage, empower and support their ongoing means to find their own blessing, testimony and faith in God. Much like Jacob had to wrestle with God and receive the blessing afterward, we too must do this alone - not without the support of others around us though.

Come Follow Me, Come Unto Christ, Devotional

Spiritual Pilgrimage and Journey

Timothy R. Berman

It is not enough to merely confess Christ as our Lord and Savior that makes a spiritual and significant impact. We must walk in obedience to God's will. Study the scriptures. Live in the center of His divine sovereign will. By doing so, we increase in our faith. We grow in His Grace and truth. We become healthy and strong in the Lord.

Addiction, Devotional, Spirituality

Your Vindication

Timothy R. Berman

no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed,    and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment.This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord    and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.” ~ Isaiah 54:17, ESV ~ It is a hard truth in recovery that those who continue in active substance use will… Continue reading Your Vindication

Mindful Recovery, Spirituality

Spiritual growth began with the seed of Truth

Timothy R. Berman

As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience. ~ Luke 8:15, ESV ~ There is a legacy of spiritual growth and healing from men who have come before us. It began with the seed of… Continue reading Spiritual growth began with the seed of Truth

Awareness, Devotional, Lifestyle, Mindful Recovery

Spiritual growing pains

Timothy R. Berman

Put to death therefore what is earthly in you… seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Colossians 3:1-17 ESV Spiritual awakening is a process of becoming authentic and genuine. Moving from… Continue reading Spiritual growing pains

Awareness, Devotional

Being of Good Courage

Timothy R. Berman

Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. ~ Psalm 27:14, KJV ~ As we deepen our commitment to a strong and mature Christian spiritual experience and life, we see a conflict between our old self and new way of living. When we drop our… Continue reading Being of Good Courage

Awareness, Devotional

Fight the Good Fight

Timothy R. Berman

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ~ 2 Timothy 4:7, ESV ~ Our innate desire to control may lead us to an overemphasis on achieving certain outcomes. This may be related to our need for competitiveness and belief that winning is everything. No matter how we… Continue reading Fight the Good Fight

Awareness, Devotional

Hope in the New Way of Living

Timothy R. Berman

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ~ 1 Peter 1:3, ESV ~ Recovery and spiritual growth may sometimes feel quite overwhelming in the beginning. We may feel… Continue reading Hope in the New Way of Living

Lifestyle, Spirituality

On the Path of Mindful Spiritual Living

Timothy R. Berman

Our journey began exploring what it means to focus ourselves toward a more mindful and spiritual Christian experience and journey. This is accomplished through daily devotions, engaged in reading through the scriptures each day, and discovering ways to begin implementing guiding principles toward a more meaningful spiritual Christian life. This required us to commit to saying… Continue reading On the Path of Mindful Spiritual Living

Awareness, Devotional

Living Out Our Spiritual Truth

Timothy R. Berman

Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving ~ Colossians 2:6-7, ESV ~ We cannot speak our deepest truth. We are capable of living out our deepest and sincerest truth. Prior to… Continue reading Living Out Our Spiritual Truth

Awareness, Spirituality

Through Faithful Stewardship we Are Blessed

Timothy R. Berman

Today's reading: Genesis 39 - 40:23; Ps. 10:1-11; Prov. 4:1-6; Matthew 13:31-58 And the Lord is with us  Want to know the secret to success in this life? It's a prized desire for all of us to achieve success. Healthy relationships, profitable endeavor through employment, healthy families, and being a productive member of society.   The… Continue reading Through Faithful Stewardship we Are Blessed

Awareness, Devotional

Putting Off the Old Self and Put on the New Self

Timothy R. Berman

to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness ~ Ephesians 4:22-24, ESV ~ Christianity offers… Continue reading Putting Off the Old Self and Put on the New Self

Awareness, Devotional, Lifestyle, Spirituality

Come follow me

Timothy R. Berman

Today's reading: Genesis 23 - 24:67; Ps. 7-1-5; Prov. 3:7-8; Matt. 9:1-17 I did not come to call the righteous but sinners to Follow Me A simple and poignant command. Follow Me! Throughout scripture, we read how God has called people out to follow Him. To enter into an intimate relationship with Him. God is still calling… Continue reading Come follow me

Awareness, Mindful Recovery, Spirituality

Sovereign peace comforts us

Timothy R. Berman

Today's reading: Gen 13 - 14:24; Ps. 4:4-8; Prov. 2:1-5; And, Matt. 6:1-18 Godly peace is the fruit of our divine relationship Many of us have been carried away by our own natural and carnal desires. We hunger and thirst for peace. And, despite our best efforts, we become full of fear, anxiety, and worry… Continue reading Sovereign peace comforts us

Awareness, Devotional, Spirituality

Dead to transgressions and alive in Christ

Timothy R. Berman

We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.  For one who has died has been set free from sin. ~ Romans 6:1-7, ESV ~ The moment we came to the reality that Jesus Christ has the… Continue reading Dead to transgressions and alive in Christ

Awareness, Devotional

In solitude we find peace of mind

Timothy R. Berman

And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.  ~ Mark 1:35, ESV ~ There is a difference between feeling lonely and spending time in solitude. In recovery, one of the greatest threats to moving toward a life of meaning… Continue reading In solitude we find peace of mind

Addiction, Awareness, Devotional, Lifestyle, Mindful Recovery, Religion, Spirituality

Sharing the Wealth and Abundance

Timothy R. Berman

give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you. ~ Luke 6:38, ESV ~ When we think of abundance, wealth, and prosperity, we look to the materialistic things obtained. The greatest… Continue reading Sharing the Wealth and Abundance

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Having become meek and humble

Timothy R. Berman

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth ~ Matthew 5:5 ~ Many people share their stories of brokenness. How their substance use caused significant loss in their relationships with family, co-workers, loss of employment, loss of health, and even loss of one's freedom. They refer to this moment of awakening to spiritual… Continue reading Having become meek and humble

Awareness, Lifestyle, Religion, Spirituality

Let Us Nourish and Fortify Our Faith in these Last Days

Timothy R. Berman

To strengthen our testimonies and protect ourselves from error, we must constantly nourish and fortify our faith We are in a unique time period of human mortality. The days seem to be growing shorter and shorter. Hearts of men are beginning to fail. News reports are full of human tragedies and events that leave us… Continue reading Let Us Nourish and Fortify Our Faith in these Last Days