Discipleship and Spiritual Growth

The Lovingkindness of God

Over and over again, the lovingkindness of the Lord is extolled as the reason why he provides salvation for his people. Not that sinners deserve to be saved, but God extends his own heart to them and sets his love upon them.

A Beloved Love

What makes us come together as the people of God and remain the people of God is what we have been given from God.

Don’t Waste Your Season

We cannot rush the appearance of fruit to make ourselves feel or look better. We can’t put on blooms out of season simply because we’re restless for a different season in our lives.

Mandy Smith: My Top 4 Books on Spiritual Formation

Here are some thoughtful resources on spiritual formation that could help strengthen and encourage you during these hard times.

An Invitation to a Life of Meaning

The evidence for God from design is most likely the most popular argument for God.

 Jesus, Your Brain and Effective Communication

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power”

Spiritual Formation Through Failure and Perseverance

Only perseverance based on our trust in the faithfulness of God can bring us to full completion in Christ.

Discipleship in a Post-Christian Era

Where we are going is toward the image of Christ

God’s Gift of Grace

No Strings Attached

Handing Down the Faith

Where you are at with Christ is more than likely where your child will be with Christ.

Set Apart

Compare God to Everything. What Do You See?