Jonah: When a Believer Stops Growing
Jonah wanted judgment for Nineveh and got cranky when they got mercy.
Tag: spiritual growth
Is Your Spirituality Authentic?
Rethink Your Self (B&H Books): exploring what makes your spirituality authentic.
When Busyness Hides Spiritual Sloth
I learned a new lesson about spiritual sloth when I had to prepare a sermon on it.
How God Grows Us During Times of Spiritual Dryness
August is often the driest month of the year here in Southern California. Not only is it physically dry, but it can also be spiritually, relationally and emotionally dry. The fact is, youre more than halfway through the year, but you still have a long way to go. Its about that time when you start to reflect on your spiritual growth during dryness and wonder how youll get everything done. We all face dry periods.
5 Ways to Build Strength During the Pandemic
As I pondered what to write for this article, I decided to turn from any attempt at being profound and go for the personal and practical. Just last night, John and I FaceTimed with some international friends who let us know that their conference scheduled for later this year would now be held online rather … Continued
When Elijah Went Through Three Years of Self-Quarantine
Elijah experienced a season of rich spiritual growth. You can experience the same.
This Year’s Best Books on Spiritual Growth
Evaluated by Glenn Paauw, director of content for the Institute for Bible Reading.
The Hardest, Most Rewarding Work You’ll Ever Do
Becoming who you were meant to be is often not an easy task, but by faith God will accomplish it in you.
Developing Character in Real Time
We often want the serial version of God's work, but God accomplishes our growth in his timing.
