I have been writing a weekly blog for a long time. I started a previous version of this in 2010, wrote for a few years, and then stopped writing but picked it back up in 2016 under the Grow Up Blog name. To date, I have written 692 posts! Some of it was good and... Continue Reading →

The greatest commandment, according to Jesus, is to love God with all of our being. But, how do we know if we truly love God? An easy test for your love of God is whether or not you are ready to serve him. If you would rather have the emotional thrill of an effective worship... Continue Reading →

Last week, we discussed how the Cross helps transform us into mature believers. But what does the resurrection have to do with our Growing Up? First, there is no new life without the resurrection. For those that follow Jesus, our resurrection comes about because of Christ’s resurrection. Paul says, “I want to know Christ—yes, to... Continue Reading →

The Christian faith starts with the cross. There is no Christian faith without the crucifixion and Christ’s sacrifice of his perfect self to take away the sins of the world. But what does the crucifixion mean for our growth and maturity as a Christian, our Growing Up? First, the cross brings freedom. Salvation has been... Continue Reading →