Christian’s Personal Growth
Practical Helps to Personal Development
“Old Man Praying”- Rembrant
Notes:
What are "Personal Devotionals"?
Personal Devotionals are time set aside by an individual to better develop their relationship with God. Often called "Quiet Time" such devotionals are typically characterized by prayer, Bible reading and contemplation.
The purpose of this guide is to help those who do not practice such devotionals learn how. Advanced material is included to help those who already practice such devotionals learn ways to make them more effective.
This text guide accompanies a 300+ PowerPoint (R) slide series. This material includes discussion questions, scripture quotes, other quotes, poems and illustration stories. The PowerPoint (R) slide show includes major points and graphics. This 35+ page printable devotional guide generally follows the slide show. I suggest that you print out the devotional guide and review the slides before class. In some cases, the slides include information not found specifically in this text guide. In such cases, the slides are usually self explanatory. In many cases you will find a variety of illustrations that you can use in class that you get from the devotional guide that are not in the slides that you can use as commentary.
This main devotional guide includes:
Introduction Lesson & Sample Survey
1. Prayer Basics (How to Pray)
2. Prayer Tips (Practical Ideas to Better Prayer)
3. Prayer Pitfalls (Why people fail at prayer)
4. Advanced Prayer Ideas (How to freshen your prayer life)
5. Bible Reading/Study (Basic How-to guide)
6. Unlocking Your Learning (Fresh ways to improve your learning potential)
7. Daily Devotionals (Practical Tips)
8. Bible Study (How to do serious study)
9. Memorizing (Practical "How-to" tips)
10. Suggested Reading/Internet (Where to get more information)