Tag: Spiritual Formation
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On Humility
If there is good in you, see more good in others, so that you may remain humble. It does no harm to esteem yourself less than anyone else, but it is very harmful to think yourself better than even one. The humble live in continuous peace, while in the hearts of the proud are envy…
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Post-protestant
“Yes, post-Protestant churches see everything as spiritual formation — everything worth doing, that is. Public worship is an exercise in group spiritual formation through rituals like the Eucharist and preaching. Fellowship is exercise in the spiritual practices of community. The success of a church isn’t measured by the numbers who attend but by the formation…
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the (re)blog: QUIET TIME
the (re)blog: QUIET TIME Here’s a good post on the Quiet Time. I’ve had my own issues in the past. Now, I feel comfortable with what I’m doing to connect with God. That is the point, after all, connecting with God. However, far too often the QT can become a type of merit badge and…
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I just finished reading Philip Yancey’s book “What…
I just finished reading Philip Yancey’s book “What’s So Amazing About Grace.” I have to agree that the only thing the church can offer the world, that they don’t already have, is grace. I have been wondering what life would look like if I was able to truly live by the same grace that I…
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Right now, I’m reading a book on blogging, so, it …
Right now, I’m reading a book on blogging, so, it inspired me to make an entry ;) Nothing special….. As I continue to try to get my life inline with what Jesus would want, I’m finding that many things that I hang onto, I should probably rid myself of. One of the things I’m trying…