Progress To A Transformed Christian Life
Every morning I go to the same spot on our living room floor and get on my knees and I pray for 4-5 things. These prayer sessions never last more than 10 minutes and I am usually praying for the same things each day. There is nothing unique about this other than the fact that... Continue Reading →
One of the hardest things to do in the spiritual life is wait. Waiting for answered prayer, waiting for God's will, waiting for direction, waiting for inspiration. The last year has been a year of waiting for me. I am only good at waiting when I know God is involved. Of course, God is involved... Continue Reading →
At the very points where Christians should be obvious lights of better living and treatment to others, they are often demonstrating the opposite. For example: In a recent Barna poll, 49% of Unchurched people could not identify a single positive contribution made by American Christians. Baylor University, a place that touts leadership and faith on... Continue Reading →
I was an 18 year old college Freshman and I was sitting on a rock looking out over a lake. I had started to come to this spot on a weekly basis to contemplate life, even pray occasionally in my very immature way. My life was good, I had great friends, great parents. I was... Continue Reading →
We were studying Psalm 23 during our week in Kansas and the following statement was made, "Righteousness is a really good idea." This statement made me pause. Sure righteousness is required, is provided by God, is the goal of faith but how is it a really good idea? The verse that sparked this conversation was... Continue Reading →
I work at a Christian university that has developed quite a culture. A culture that they are very proud of. I have worked at two others Christian, Baptist universities and DBU is unique in its commitment to Christ-centeredness and Servant Leadership. Maybe you have been a part of a church with a rich culture with... Continue Reading →
Our Apprentice Experience Community has started our second round of readings and questions in preparation for Gathering 2 in March. One of the first Soul-Training exercises we were asked to complete based on our readings was to write a letter to God starting with the words, "Dear God, the life I want most for myself... Continue Reading →
During Gathering 1 of the Apprentice Experience, Keith Matthews listed out nine obstacles to Spiritual Growth (Growing Up). When he was done, he asked each of us to rank our top two obstacles. My top obstacle was the last one on his list - Lacking the confidence that God will really speak to me. As... Continue Reading →
