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Series: Introduction to Spiritual Formation

Spiritual formation is a group of faith practices to help believers grow in faith in Christ.

Introduction to Spiritual Formation

Opening the Door

Read: Revelation 3:19-22 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. (v. 20) When I was six, our minister (who looked like God to me) bent down and warmly spoke to

Introduction to Spiritual Formation

Train Yourself to be Godly

Read: 1 Timothy 3:14-4:16 Godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. (v. 8 NRSV) In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell

Introduction to Spiritual Formation

Who Shapes Me?

Read: Romans 12:1-8 Do not be conformed to this world. (v. 2) How hard do you fight against being conformed to the culture around you? Do you dream of owning the

Introduction to Spiritual Formation

In the Likeness of God

Read: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord. (v. 5) When a child is born, someone inevitably will say, “He’s the spitting image

Introduction to Spiritual Formation

Intimacy with God

Read: Genesis 3:1-12 But the Lord God called to the man . . . “Where are you?” (v. 9) Many years ago, I was a fan of Guideposts, a magazine full of heartwarming, personal

Introduction to Spiritual Formation

Making All Things New

Read: John 16:5-16 A new spirit I will put within you. (Ezek. 36:26) If you were ever a candidate for cataract surgery, your doctor probably promised that your dull and

Introduction to Spiritual Formation

A Good and Beautiful Life

Read: Colossians 3:1-17 Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which

Introduction to Spiritual Formation

Seeking God

Read: Psalm 46 Be still, and know that I am God. (v. 10) Here is a recap of our definition of spiritual formation so far: “Christian spiritual formation is the process

Introduction to Spiritual Formation

Training for the Good and Beautiful Life

Read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 No matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love. (v. 3 MSG) This beautifully written passage is revered by many