Progress To A Transformed Christian Life
Birth receives far more attention among Christians than growth. Born again, new birth, new life are all terms in high use among Western Christians, and rightly so. But, ignoring or overlooking growth leads to the absence of growth and in the words of Eugene Peterson, we become "a nation of adolescence." Peterson goes on to... Continue Reading →
Most of the time, I am too distracted, too busy, too worried, too anxious to notice all the good and meaningful things that are around me. I recently picked up Eugene Peterson's book Practice Resurrection. This book is Peterson's conversation on Ephesians. I had read this book, or portions of it, several years ago, but... Continue Reading →
This week we celebrated Valentine's Day. I am very thankful for my beautiful and loving wife, Leah. We have been married for 19 years. Marriage is a great testing ground for our growth in Christlikeness. Here are a few things I have learned about Growing Up through the experience of marriage: Anger needs to be... Continue Reading →
Here is one thing I think but have not said: That Satan possesses people for small moments to disrupt my spiritual growth. I have learned to see this a part of the process of Growing Up but early on, I wasn't always able to handle this. What will happen is that I will have a... Continue Reading →
Over the past few weeks, we have discussed each aspect of the Triangle of Transformation except for one - Adopting the Narratives of Jesus. James Bryan Smith has brilliantly determined the best way to understand the nature of God is to let his son tell us. Jesus even tells us as much when he says... Continue Reading →
Part of what I try to do here on the Grow Up Blog is present a fresh approach to Christian living. I try to push the reader away from long standing guilt driven and unrealistic approaches to life with Christ. Along these lines is a book I have worked on periodically and submitted as a... Continue Reading →
Gold medalist swimmer Maya Dirado, when discussing her Christian faith and its influence on her success said, "I don't think God cares about my swimming very much." Later, in a interview with Christianity Today, she elaborated on this comment, "I think God cares about my soul and whether I’m bringing his love and mercy into... Continue Reading →
Each week, I will be providing a glimpse into the discipleship training program that I have just started. This is a way for me to show you what I am learning and also allow you to progress along with me. For more information, I encourage you to read this. Also, if you like what you... Continue Reading →
One of the things I had to learn after I made Christ the center of my life, was that my transformation and growth was not up to me. If I was to Grow Up, it would be through Christ working inside of me to accomplish what I can't accomplish on my own. Scripture says, "I... Continue Reading →
My dad has had cancer since last October. He is suffering through treatments right now and hasn't had too many good days lately. I love my Dad for many reasons but largely because of all that he has taught me about life and life with God. I decided to share with you some of the... Continue Reading →
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