Having the mind of Christ taught in the Sermon on the Mount and responding to the current moment with Jesus’ spirituality of love—surrender, sacrifice, and service—are the definitive indications of spiritual growth.
Tag: love
Which of the 7 Deadly Sins do You Struggle With? / Spiritual Meditations
Which of the 7 deadly sins controls your life? Mindfulness of your ego nurtures a response to this present moment, glistening with grace. It’s part of the spiritual journey.
What is the Real Source of Sin? / Spiritual Meditations
The purpose of sin is not to create guilt or attract punishment but to remind us of how to live our lives close to each other and the Holy One, and to teach us how to love.
John the Apostle of Love / Spiritual Meditations
Because John, the Apostle of Love, outlived all the other apostles, he filled a unique and patriarchal roll in the early church that lasted nearly to the end of the 1st century and reached deep into Asia Minor. His personal influence was therefore indelibly stamped on the primitive church, well into the post-apostolic era.
God Loves Who You Are / Spiritual Meditations
One of God’s goals for all of us is that we realize the “selves” He originally intended us to be; each different from the next with a unique combination of personality traits, interests and locations along the spiritual path.
You are God’s Constant Emissary / Spiritual Meditations
Everywhere we go we can encourage people, building them up, challenging them to reach for new heights. God has given us this assignment to love.
Don’t Let My Weaknesses Elicit Yours / Spiritual Meditations
God made each of us as a unique individual, so we really shouldn’t be surprised when we grate against one another occasionally.
Pray to be Different / Spiritual Meditations
So often we choose to face life’s issues and circumstances in exactly the same way as someone without the Spirit of God.
How do You Feel about Foreigners? / Spiritual Meditations
Explore what Jesus, Peter and Paul said about God’s love for strangers and foreigners.
Jesus’ Pre-Easter Rescue / Spiritual Meditations
Jesus’ rescuing love sets the standard for Christian holiness & transfigures the lives of those who are fellow workers with God.