Tag Archives: spiritual growth

Buried or planted?

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

A perspective to challenge us in times when we feel unproductive or when we’ve been unfaithful.

An application of this distinction (Buried or Planted) could be made at the graveside of every believer in Christ. Continue reading →

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14 spiritual disciplines

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

“Train yourself to be godly”(1 Timothy 4:7). What does your training plan include? See 7 disciplines of abstinence and 7 disciplines of activity. Continue reading →

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7 daily exercises for a spiritual workout

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Straightforward plan for spiritual fitness. Continue reading →

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A great covenant for family and Church

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Use this relationship covenant in your family, small group, or Church. Continue reading →

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7 resources for spiritual maturity

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Wisdomforlife

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

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Why do I feel so torn?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

If you are a teacher in the Church or one who influences other followers of Christ, please make sure they understand the painful reality of the tension they will experience and how torn they will feel because of God’s Spirit living in them. The Christian life is one of tension between the already and the not yet. Continue reading →

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Deep thoughts on Spiritual maturity

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

We have joy in what we possess but we wait and groan for its completion. We taste and are satisfied as we go on to hunger for what awaits us. Continue reading →

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What are you waiting for?

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

If you stumble and fall — Get up! Get moving! Refuse to fold under failure! Learn some lessons! Embrace the life God wants for you! Trust in God’s redeeming love for you! Ask God to restore His joy in you! Continue reading →

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Two audio resources for spiritual growth

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Learn two very important truths about confession of sin. Continue reading →

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Growing in Grace

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Do we think of grace only in relation to salvation? Take it to the place of growth in Christlikeness. Continue reading →

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