In a noisy, fast-paced world, many believers are rediscovering the power of contemplative and soaking worship—quiet, intentional time in God’s presence. This practice draws from deep biblical roots ...
Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Dear Pastor, Once we feel the tangible presence of God, why is it still so easy to walk away? A: Anything can be taken for granted, my friend, even the ...
What book are you reading? “Practicing the Presence: The Inspirational Guide to Regaining Meaning and a Sense of Purpose in Your Life by Joel S. Goldsmith.” Tell me about it. “This is a book by Joel ...
- Have you been practicing the song? These two version sound good to me. Were you practicing the song? sounds odd.
I have been practicing - an activity that continues in the general present time, not necessarily at the moment of speaking. You may be at the moment in Uruguay, for 3 days, and say 'I have been living in France since 1995'. On the other hand, you can tell your wife 'Please stop! You've been shouting at me for the past 30 minutes.' and imply she is still shouting right now...
the word exercise is very rarely used in this context in the UK. the word exercise was used a little when i was at school, many years ago- we had 'exercise books' in which we would write maths sums etc. however, to me it makes more sense to alwways stick with practice... e.g im practicing to speak english I didnt practice much english yesterday.. hope i havent created any confusion!