Category Archives: Spiritual growth

10 tests for personal inventory

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

A question and Scripture are offered with each one for deeper reflection. Continue reading →

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Christlikeness

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Christlikeness can be viewed as God’s design, our duty, and ultimately our destiny. Continue reading →

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Seven primary resources for spiritual maturity

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Use this as a teaching outline. Continue reading →

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Transformation of desires

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Spiritual transformation happens in a new set of desires. Consider five of these desires… Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

The Holy Spirit is involved in 4 primary ways at the moment of salvation. The Holy Spirit is involved in the life of every believer in at least 15 ways after salvation. The primary work of the Holy Spirit toward unbelievers is… Continue reading →

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The beatitudes and the twelve steps

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Connect the 8 beatitudes and other scriptures with the 12 step program Continue reading →

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Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness (pt. 2)

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

If we are going to be consistent with the description in the Beatitudes, the person who does not demonstrate this hunger and thirst is either not a Christian at all or has accepted abnormality and mediocrity in his walk with God. Continue reading →

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Not always Wonderful, Great, and Amazing

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Have we created a Christian culture that encourages expectations of uninterrupted happiness? Are we comfortable with being uncomfortable? Can we accept the fact that it sometimes doesn’t feel good to be a Christian? Continue reading →

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The life-giving power of God’s Spirit

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The life giving power of God’s Spirit is effective only in those who… Continue reading →

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Your mind is a battleground

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

This one is a little deeper. Please take the time to follow carefully what I am presenting. Continue reading →

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