Christians aren't exempt from peer pressure, and adult Christians aren't either. Every day we face a thousand subtle influences that can determine how we behave in church, what kind of Christians we permit ourselves to be, how we spend our money, and how we relate to other believers and non-believers. [Click title to read more.]
Tag: faith and growth
Leaving A Legacy Through Relationship
It's important that Christians not neglect the joys of a mentoring relationship, but it's equally important that we recognize those relationships when we enter our lives - or where they might be present already. [Click title to read more.]
The Little Steps Matter
A lot of us confuse "progress" with "enormous accomplishment." But progress is moving forward. And everyone's progress is going to look different, because we all start at different places, with different gifts, and different resources. [Click title to read more.]
Stasis: The Soul-Killer
If our spiritual life feels "fine" - not great, not spectacular, but "fine" - we often don't feel that compelled to change things. Above all, humans are creatures of comfort. [Click title to read more].
The Onus Is On Us: Christian Responsibility
As believers, we can't predicate our responses on the behavior of others. We can't wait for those around us to make the first move of kindness or love. [Click title to read more.]
How To Receive Criticism Gracefully
Accepting criticism gracefully was a skill I had to learn over time as a part of my Christian walk. So I thought I'd write about five easy ways to do that here for those of us who find that any sort of criticism, merited or not, stings more than it ought. [Click title to read more.]
Living The Word So We Do Not Forget It
It's not enough for us to merely cultivate Scriptural knowledge. The Word of God should be the frame through which we live our lives. [Click title to read more.]
Our Understanding of God Should Always Be Evolving
If God looks precisely the same to you as He did the moment you became saved, it might be worthwhile to examine the depth of your relationship with Him. [Click title to read more.]
The Importance of Active Remembering
For humans who are always living in the present moment, remembering is hard. The great works that God did for you five years ago can lose their luster next to the problems of today. The fundamental nature of Christ's act of love can be lost when our focus wanders to other things. So active remembering is a practice that Christians must cultivate daily. [Click title to read more.]
The Art of Shifting Perspective
There are times when I simply don't understand people: why they do what they do, why they care about what they do, why they're concerned about something that seems insignificant to me. I suspect most of us have that problem from time to time, and it can challenge our ability to show compassion. [Click title to read more.]
Samaritan's Song 