Evergreen Christian Community

Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 20-25The Big Idea: Intentional structures free us to experience the presence of God within our everyday life.2 Peter 1:3-11Faith -> Goodness -> Knowledge -> Self-Control -> Perseverance -> Godliness -> Mutual Affection -> Love Intentional focused structures will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your faith.Ideas For Getting Started:• Living in the River- Items on the walls- Sticky Notes- Daily Times of Prayer ritual- Pocket Tokens- Journal entries- Prayer of Examen every evening or morning- Daily Limits on Screen Time- Prescribed Reading Time and Books- Build a Prayer Team- Regular Fasting- Prayer and Study Retreats• Biblical Thinking- Read a portion of God’s Word every day- Lectio Divina prayer daily- Memorize a small passage every week- Family Scripture and Discussion- Monthly Book Readings- Radical limits on Screen Times• Marriage- DBS on Marriage passages- Lectio Divina prayer on marriage passages- Pray together daily or twice daily (set times of prayer)- Daily Affirma