In the last post, I explained that cookie-cutter advice for growing spiritually was ineffective. Today, I want to give some examples of activities that fit individual personalities. Perhaps you can relate to one or more of the following types of people. If you are the type of person who gets more out of the worship... Continue Reading →
Why Most Prescriptions For Spiritual Growth Fail
In this short clip from John Ortberg, the case is made that God never works on two people the same way. Ortberg says that our growth in Christ will never look the same as someone else's. Then why are the prescriptions for spiritual growth so standard? Let's say that I am trying to become more... Continue Reading →
The Reliable VIM
From 2002-2006, my wife and I did intense work at an inner city ministry. Leah ran the kitchen and I volunteered with various ministries and efforts. One thing that I tried to do was meet with some of the men who had recently become followers of Christ. We tried to meet a couple of times... Continue Reading →
Good Words
Stephen A. Macchia overcomes the Philosophy of More (that more is always better even in spiritual things) to simplify his spiritual life for the better. Billy Graham lists regrets and advices young pastors to guard their time so they can spend more time with family. Donald Miller turns off his cell phone and gets more... Continue Reading →
How Christ Made Me A Better Person Pt. 2
Here are three more examples in my own life of personal changes coming as a result of the work of Christ in my life. Let me note that Christ taught me these things through his Word, through prayer and meditation on scripture, and through great teaching from the likes of Dallas Willard, James Bryan Smith,... Continue Reading →
How Christ Made Me A Better Person Pt. 1
In the last post, I expressed that the best path to personal change is first through Christian spiritual transformation and development. Here are some examples in my own life of personal changes coming as a result of the work of Christ in my life. - Become a nicer, friendlier person - Initially, I come across... Continue Reading →
Do You Care More About Your Weight Than Your Spiritual Health?
As we take another look at the Barna study on New Year's resolutions we see the following set of numbers: Among those planning to make resolutions, the top pledges for 2011 relate to weight, diet and health (30%); money, debt and finances (15%); personal improvement (13%); addiction (12%); job and career (5%); spiritual or church-related... Continue Reading →
When To Have Your Spiritual Enrichment Workout
Now that we have established what should be included in your Spiritual Enrichment Workout we now have to discuss when we should do it. Most preachers will tell you that you should pray and read scripture very first thing in the morning. They have turned this into some kind of modern day legalism - "by... Continue Reading →
Good Words
Still trying to change on your own? Research says that groups of friends are the key to changing behaviors. Donald Miller asks if Evangelicals are getting dumber? A prayer for Haiti on the anniversary of the earthquake. Study: Online activity is hurting your offline relationships. "Some call them silent times but the sound that nothing makes... Continue Reading →
Single Best Habit For Spiritual Growth
I am an information addict, I like to know a little about everything. I also am a big fan of music and enjoy a large variety of different styles of music. So, what I am about to suggest is very hard for me but when I do it I never regret it. The single best... Continue Reading →
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