Formation Concepts
Struggle and Pressing On
“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14 NAS95) I cannot put into words what I experience right now in my life with God. Part of it touches prayer. Part of it touches obedience. Most of it touches love but being rooted and…
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Transformation
Transformation refers to the process of becoming like Christ from the inside-out (Matt. 23:25-26). The Bible recognizes the catastrophic impact of man’s separation from God due to sin. Transformation entails God returning us to Himself and full participation in His Kingdom. God continues to pursue His creational intent of restoring in Jesus Christ His glory…
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Spiritual Formation
Spiritual formation is the process of being transformed by the love of God into the image of Christ in intention, thinking and behavior, becoming a tangible representation of God’s love in the world. A good simple definition from Robert Mulholland is, “Spiritual formation is a process of being conformed to the image of Christ for…
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Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is when one person, the director, comes alongside another, the directee, to help them notice and pay attention to the presence, conversation and work of God in their lives. As the directee is sharing, the spiritual director practices double listening in which they listen to the directee but also to the Holy Spirit.…
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Awareness
“Practicing the presence” has become a catchy phrase in the Christian world, but what does it actually mean when someone uses it? At the core, practicing the presence involves cultivating a way of life that enables us to become aware of and be present to the God who calls himself “Immanuel, God with us.” God…
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Spiritual Pathways
by Joy McAuley How many personality type assessments are you familiar with? Have those assessments been helpful in understanding how you respond, operate and think? What kind of personal or professional growth has come from learning more about how you are made? The Birkman, Myers-Briggs, Strengths Finder, Enneagram, to name a few, show us that…
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Soul Care Conversations
This podcast is provided by Potter’s Inn, a ministry “dedicated to Soul Care for leaders in the ministry and the marketplace.” Stephen W. Smith and friends explore issues of soul care related to work, health, relationships and faith. Find full seasons at https://www.pottersinn.com/podcast. THE BEST OF THE BEST – Our Top 10 Podcasts Countdown…
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Cycle of Grace Summary
by Joy McAuley There are four dimensions in the Cycle of Grace. We begin, or we could say God begins, with our complete and undeserved acceptance by God through Jesus. This is pure grace pouring into our lives. We haven’t done anything to bring that grace into our lives, it’s just a gift from God.…
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Dallas Willard – Kingdom Living
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