Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message at Eastbrook Church this past weekend from Psalm 1 entitled "Made to Grow." Discussion Questions: We are beginning a new series on spiritual growth this week. When is a time that you have experienced the greatest growth in your life, whether spiritually, relationally, or in other terms? …
Made to Grow
I kicked-off our series, "Let's Grow," this past weekend at Eastbrook with a message entitled "Made to Grow" from Psalm 1. The message was built around the idea that we were made to grow, and that growing with God requires taking steps forward with God. You can listen to my message online at the Eastbrook web-site …
John Ortberg on “The ME I Want to Be” and MONVEE
Here are some notes from a session I attended today at Elmbrook Church facilitated by John Ortberg and the MONVEE team. Great stuff. I'd love to hear from anyone who has experience with MONVEE. Shift in what it means to be a disciple Jesus’ time: heard what Jesus said/explore Him → admired Him → followed …
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Fasting – give me your feedback
One of the spiritual disciplines that I struggle with the most is fasting. Part of my struggle with fasting is inexperience with it, while another part of it is the challenge of actually denying myself. When I have fasted, I have found it to be a good experience many times, but other times just seeming …
Dashboard Confessions: The Lenten Art of Automobile Driving
The other day I had a breakthrough of sorts while driving in my car. Yes, in my car. And – I know this may sound a bit odd – it was a Lenten breakthrough. I was casually driving home from work. This was a miracle in itself because I am the sort of person who …
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