This is the first in a long series on the work of Christian spiritual formation. That is to say: of the process by which we grow to maturity in Christ. And to do this we take an in-depth look at what the Bible has to say about the goal and process of spiritual growth, as...
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Strengthening Your Soul – Committing to Spiritual Formation
We are born to grow. And for the first season of our life, growth is nearly inevitable. Newborns will grow into toddler, toddlers grow into children, children to teens… And all along the way, maturity increases as biology does its work (albeit with helpful or harmful inputs). But when we reach “adulthood,” strength, health…maturity…, becomes...
Advent 2014, Part 2: The Gift of Intimacy with God
Does God know I exist? Does he know the circumstances of my life? Does he hear me when I pray? Does he care??? Such questions go back to the dawn of time and for most of human history, the answer has been: no. The gods may exist, but their concern for humans was minimal! Mostly...