Spiritual Growth
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 3:18
Relying on Christ’s Victory in Lent
By | | Celebrate, Spiritual Growth | ascetic life, Galatians 2:20, Lent, Text
Lent is arguably a microcosm of the whole ascetic life. It is a clear and obvious appropriation of the victory of Christ over sin and temptation in the life of the Church and the life of the Christian.
Lent Fasting for a Changed Heart
By Ron+ McCrary | | Celebrate, Spiritual Growth | fasting, Lent, Matthew 6:1, Matthew 6:16-18, Text
While there are many purposes for fasting found in the Bible, the primary purpose of Lenten fasting is learning to depend more fully upon God and trust him to provide for us in every way. We are learning to discipline our desires and not to be ruled by them.
For You This Christmas
By Mark+ Browne | | Celebrate, Spiritual Growth | Christmas, Text
Within Mary's womb was the one whom the universe could not contain. The embryo she was to name “Jesus” was God's perfect and only way for humanity’s rescue. It is here, in this wondrous thing that happened at the first Christmas, that the most profound, unfathomable depths of God’s revelation to humanity are found. God became man!
Giving thanks, even now
By +Philip Jones | | Spiritual Growth | struggle, thanks, thanksgiving, Video
We can give thanks even in difficult times through the General Thanksgiving in the Book of Common Prayer.
The Value of Prophetic Ministry
By David+ Larlee | | Alpha, Prophecy, Spirit, Spiritual Growth | 1 Corinthians 14:25, Jeremiah 29:11, John 3:17, Text
When we use the gift of prophecy to mine the treasure inside of someone made in the image of God, a major shift begins to take place in him or her. That person is introduced to a heavenly perspective on their life.
TLC Podcast – Ministry of Pastoral Theology of a Non-Anxious Presence
By +Philip Jones | | Leadership, Spiritual Growth | anxiety, peace, podcast
Rev. Allen Hughes discusses ministry of pastoral theology of a non-anxious presence with Rev. Caleb Miller from Immanuel Anglican Church, Destin, FL. Scriptural resources:Theologically, a non-anxious presence is grounded upon ADOPTION. As a Pauline word used to summarize the fullness of salvation, adoption is a new ontological reality for a believer in Jesus. Romans 8:22ff;…
TLC Podcast – A Deep Commitment to Personal Development
By Allen+ Hughes | | Leadership, Spiritual Growth | COVID-19, Hebrews. 12:1-2, personal growth, podcast, Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 37, spiritual disciplines
Rev. Allen Hughes discusses A Deep Commitment to Personal Development with Rev. Robert Cook from St. Andrews Little Rock. Robert discusses the scriptural perspective of soul care: Proverbs 4:23 Psalms 37:3 Hebrews 12:1-2 Directives for working on a self soul care plan: Hour of quite time for meditation, thought, and to hear God. 5-10-15 minutes…
All In
By Robert+ Cook | | AMiA Churches, Spiritual Growth | 2 Corinthians 3:18, Racial inustice, racial reconciliation, racism, Repentance, Text
Racial injustice is a symptom of a much deeper problem. Racism is another way of not loving your neighbor as yourself. I believe that true and lasting change will only come as we in the church reorder our lives around the life of Christ.
From The Lead Bishop: Spiritual Formation
By +Philip Jones | | Scripture, Spiritual Growth | Text
Spiritual formation is growing to be like Jesus and it is something you do intentionally. It does not just happen. You have to want it.
Religious Coping
By Nathaniel Strenger | | Spiritual Growth | mental health, suffering, Video
Religious coping tools are things we derive from our religious beliefs, practices, experiences and relationships