Category Archives: Spiritual transformation

7 daily reminders for a great new year!

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

Life is daily. So we need daily habits that keep us focused and effective. Check out the seven I recommend here. Continue reading →

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7 resources for spiritual maturity

Posted on November 7, 2017 by

Spiritual growth requires looking ahead and looking back. Continue reading →

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A deeper look at the human need for change

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

Politics, culture and the role of law are agents of change that seem essential to our existence. These means offer limited solutions to some of our problems and offer the potential to promote human flourishing. But we have a deeper need that cannot be addressed through these agents of change.
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10 marks of immature Christians

Posted on March 9, 2016 by

A helpful list of 10 things that expose immature Christians. Continue reading →

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Emotional drugs of choice

Posted on February 20, 2016 by

Emotional reactions to past hurts and injuries give us a feeling of justified relief or emotional retaliation.

Yet those who choose emotional drugs often fail to realize that they are giving extended life to the damage. They allow an abuser or neglecter to extend his control and spread his damage to those who are close to us. Continue reading →

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Why does it feel so hard to live for God?

Posted on July 31, 2015 by

How are you doing? Feeling exhausted and weak? Helpless? Maybe hopeless?
You are in a good place for seeing … Continue reading →

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Five life-controlling perspectives

Posted on March 17, 2015 by

Perspective is a key word when it comes to the quality of life. It’s also something important to God’s will for our lives. One of the primary practical functions of Scripture is the way it shapes our perspective. Continue reading →

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