The Fruit That Proves the Root: Signs of Authentic Spiritual Growth
Have you ever noticed how the most impressive-looking fruit isn’t always the most flavorful? Those perfectly shaped, glossy apples in…
Have you ever noticed how the most impressive-looking fruit isn’t always the most flavorful? Those perfectly shaped, glossy apples in…
When the waves of life crash against us with relentless force, where do we find our stability? When circumstances shift…
Rachel watched as her sister Leah was given in marriage to Jacob first, despite Jacob’s love for her. Later, as…
I’ve noticed a curious tendency in many of our conversations about spiritual growth. We talk about reading our Bibles, praying faithfully, serving in ministry, and confessing our sins. All of these disciplines are vital, of course. But how often do we explicitly acknowledge the Person who makes all spiritual growth possible?
Theology matters. I know it’s popular to believe that as long as we have a relationship with God, religious ideas,…