Progress To A Transformed Christian Life
On Dec. 4 I will run in the White Rock Marathon in Dallas. Once a week, I will provide my observations on the connection between the spiritual life and training to run a marathon. Please visit my White Rock fundraising page to honor my daughter and contribute to a great cause. The biggest mistake a beginner in any new... Continue Reading →
This weekend, I will be leading a men's retreat consisting of about 7 guys. I began thinking about how men approach spiritual matters and whether or not women approach the spiritual life more easily than men? Here are some of my observations: Women: enjoy talking more than men (making sharing fears, doubts, and struggles easier)... Continue Reading →
Christians are living in a state of fear which leads to frustration. We know that our lives can be full of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. We have seen glimpses of it in our lives and in the people around us but fear keeps us stagnant. I believe that there are four things that... Continue Reading →
I have recently come across some personal finance articles that discuss how passive barriers prevent people from making effective choices with their money. A passive barrier is an inconvenience in our life that makes doing what we know we need to do more difficult. For example, the other day I was going to workout during... Continue Reading →
Scot McKnight has developed a map of spiritual development New Book: Bob and Joel Kilpatrick discuss The Art of Being You Study: TV exposure causes much higher rates of eating disorders Dallas Willard goes in depth on the VIM pattern of change "The personal dimension of the gospel is good news about ourselves. The... Continue Reading →
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 →
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