One concern I have had for a long time is the lack of committed men in our churches. I have often wondered if the problem has anything to do with the format of our worship services. How do we communicate to men that there is a role for them in God’s Kingdom? I am remindedContinue reading “Welcoming Men to the Kingdom”
Category Archives: Spiritual Growth
Understanding Discipline
I hate sin. I hate how it affects my relationship with others and with God. But even more, I hate it because of “why” it affects my relationship with God. It makes me different than Him when I want so much to be like Him. God is love. All He does is light and life. Continue reading “Understanding Discipline”
Judging Ourselves
How can we move past those personal issues which seem to always repeat themselves? How can we stop going around in circles? The Christian walk should not be one of occasional successes and repeated failures. We should be able to “lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us” (Heb. 12:1). AsContinue reading “Judging Ourselves”
Spiritual Manhood (Eight Steps – Part 12)
Are we there yet? If not, how will we know when we get there? Early in my Christian walk I came in possession of a little book that deeply influenced my relationship with the Lord. Hudson Taylor’s Union and Communion uses the Song of Solomon to describe our personal relationship with Christ. The author pointsContinue reading “Spiritual Manhood (Eight Steps – Part 12)”
Discerning the Body (Eight Steps – Part 11)
Another quality that is needed to help us mature in Christ is brotherly love. The Apostle John wrote about the type of love that God expects from us. We must love God, not the world (1Jn. 2:15); we must not walk in sin (1Jn. 3:9); we must love others in the Body of Christ (1Jn.Continue reading “Discerning the Body (Eight Steps – Part 11)”
Godliness (Eight Steps – Part 10)
What is the highest level of spiritual maturity that we seek to attain? How do we know when we have reached it? Is it a state of sinless perfection? You can walk in victory over sin and the devil. This stage of maturity is not the highest, it represents the “young man” stage. At thisContinue reading “Godliness (Eight Steps – Part 10)”
A Heavenly Hope (Eight Steps – Part 9)
As we enter these last days, it is imperative that we complete our spiritual foundation and move on to maturity. There will be an increase in tribulations and in order to go through them victoriously, we must look beyond them. We must press on, as Paul stated, “Yet indeed I also count all things lossContinue reading “A Heavenly Hope (Eight Steps – Part 9)”
A Time of Preparation (Eight Steps – Part 8)
I recently heard a prophet of God declare that the Word of the Lord for 2020 is “Prepare!”, because starting in 2021 more difficult times will come, and the Church is not ready. I find it interesting that I started sharing articles on this website at the end of 2019 and my first article wasContinue reading “A Time of Preparation (Eight Steps – Part 8)”
Sanctifying the Spirit (Eight Steps – Part 7)
What does the Bible mean when it speaks of cleansing ourselves from all filthiness of the spirit? This topic is the source of many troubles in our lives because it is little understood. Is there a process for renewing the spirit that is different than the one for renewing the mind? The prophet David criedContinue reading “Sanctifying the Spirit (Eight Steps – Part 7)”
Staying Focused (Eight Steps Part 6)
We began this series listing eight qualities needed for spiritual maturity. With the current pandemic situation gripping the world, we need to stay focused. It does not mean that we ignore the crisis, it means that we keep our eyes on the Lord. It is a trial and we must go through it as overcomers. Continue reading “Staying Focused (Eight Steps Part 6)”
Highway in the Wilderness 