Spiritual growth is not a suggestion, but instead something we are called to actively participate in. Peter writes, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen” (1 Peter 3:18 ESV). Followers of Jesus need spiritual disciplines and exercises in their lives in order to grow toward maturity.
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Prayer Reboot
Are you stuck with the feeling that your prayer life is stale, in need of a refresher? Sometimes we get so comfortable with routine that what we do out of habit begins to lose its impact.
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What Are You Hoping For?
Christmas is coming! What’s on your wish list?
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Great Expectations, and a Promise!
If I didn’t know better, I’d think my forsythia was doomed to die soon! The leaves are going dark and falling to the ground. The cold, dark winter lies before us.
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Great Expectation #2
My forsythia follows a pattern each year, and I know what to expect from it. Soon the branches will be bare as the leaves float to the earth below.
Just as I know what to expect from my forsythia bushes, there are things we should expect to see in the lives of those who follow Christ. That’s what this discussion is about!
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Great Expectations
Our yard is surrounded by forsythia bushes. During the busy summer tourist season, their leafy branches form part of the sound barrier between our house and the main road out front.
But soon those branches will be bare. How do I know? They’re telling me themselves!
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Lauri Hawley 