by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | LIFE GROUPS
The following information from a Saddleback pastor describes their approach to selecting life group leaders. I don’t agree with it completely, but there are some lessons to be learned about making criteria for life groups too restrictive. “What are your...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | PRAYER
Ripple prayer is a form of prayer that combines both petitions and intercessory prayer. It begins with praying for oneself and then expands outward in concentric “ripples” to cover a broader range of people and concerns. To do ripple prayer, start by...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | PRAYER, SPIRITUAL FORMATION
An excellent way to spend time with the Lord alone or in a group setting (at church or in a small group) is using the mnemonic PRAY. This mnemonic helps us remember the four key elements of spending time with the Lord. PRAY stands for 1) Praise and worship God, 2)...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | PRAYER, SPIRITUAL FORMATION
The following is from Antioch Waco, a church we attended in the past. WORSHIP Thanksgiving: Enter God’s presence by thanking Him for specific things. Worship: Sing to the Lord a new song from your heart or create a playlist of worship songs that easily lead you into...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | PRAYER, SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Spiritual formation is the process of putting on the character of Christ. It is the process of spiritual change into Christlikeness. A key question is, how does spiritual change happen? I) Spiritual Change Always Happens from the Inside-Out A human life may be broken...
