Category Archives: Spiritual transformation

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 →

Posted in Doctrine, Holy Spirit, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Theology, Trinity | Tagged Holy Spirit, ministry of spirit, Spirit filled, third member of trinity | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Addiction, Alcohol addiction, Beatitudes, Drug addiction, Flesh vs. Spirit, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation | Tagged 12 steps, Addiction, alcoholic, beatitudes and 12 steps | Leave a comment

A closer look at Colossians 3:11-14

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Among those who have been forgiven through Jesus Christ, a new identity has been formed — one that overcomes differences that separate people from each other. Our new identity also transforms the way we relate to and respond to other people. Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, attitudes of unity, Church, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Conflict, Disciple-making, Discipleship, elders in the Church, Local Church, Spiritual transformation, Unity, Wisdom | Tagged Church unity, Colossians 3, small group study, Spiritual change | Leave a comment

Understanding human behavior

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

What is the starting point for breaking cycles of destructive behavior? Continue reading →

Posted in 18 Year factor, Accountability, Addiction, Alcohol addiction, Behavior, Biopsychology, Christian Counselor, Counseling, Drug addiction, Psychology, Social work, sociology, Spiritual transformation, Wisdom | Tagged abuse, ACEs, Addiction, Childhood trauma, counseling advice, human behavior, pscholoogy, sociology | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Beatitudes, Sermon on the Mount, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Teaching of Jesus, Wisdom | Tagged Beatitudes, hunger and thirst, Matthew 5, sermon on mount, teaching of Jesus | Leave a comment

Is grace transforming?

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Mercy is not effectively received unless it is shown, for God’s mercy transforms. If God’s mercy does not take root in the heart, it is not experienced. Forgiveness not shown is forgiveness not known. Continue reading →

Posted in 18 Year factor, Bitterness, Comfort, Eye for Eye, Forgiveness, God's Love, Guidelines for living, Radical love, Reconciliation, Spiritual transformation | Tagged anger, bitterness, Forgiveness, Hate, Mercy, Salvation | Leave a comment

Five-fold path to spiritual renewal

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Five commands to help shake off spiritual indifference and hypocrisy. Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Church growth, Church Leadership, Local Church, Seven Churches, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation | Tagged revival, spiritual renewal | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Disciple-making, Discipleship, Discipline, discouraged, Discouragement, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual growth, Spiritual transformation, Suffering, Trials, Wisdom | Tagged Discipleship, following Jesus, God and suffering, Hardships, Trials | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Flesh vs. Spirit, Holy Spirit, Spirit filled, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation | Tagged attack against mind, renew the mind, role of thinking, Spiritual transformation | Leave a comment

A thorn in the flesh?

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Three purposes of thorns of affliction and much more… Continue reading →

Posted in Apostle Paul, discouraged, Discouragement, Holy Spirit, Maturity, purpose, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual growth, Spiritual transformation, Suffering, Trials, Wisdom | Tagged II Corinthians 12, Suffering, thorn in the flesh, Trials | 1 Comment