When I was a kid, delight came easily. As I got older, delight seemed to fade as I became more "adult-like" and less childlike. Being grown up and having a family took responsibility. Working a job and paying bills took responsibility. And of course, responsibility means seriousness. Or does it?
Read MoreEvery season of faith is important, and every season has its beauty. The question for us today is not what season of faith is better than others, but how can we embrace each season as it comes to us. Certain practices in certain seasons help us do that.
Read MoreWe are all different, and there is such a plethora of spiritual practices that we can all find something to which we would look forward every day. But that doesn't mean we should stay with what's comfortable all the time.
Read MoreAre there whispers of change in your life today? Have you noticed a steady movement toward something new or something different?
Read MoreIf you or a small group of people were all alone on a deserted island, what resources would you need to grow as a follower of Jesus (assuming you had the things necessary for your physical survival)? How about a person in a typical urban centre with all the amenities and Christian resources they could want. What would they need to grow as a follower of Jesus?
The answer to both those questions is the same.
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