Daniel Rose

The key to spiritual growth

I am the oldest of three sons and I check just about every box on the “oldest child” list. Chief among them is that if I don't think I can do something perfect right away I usually won't even make the attempt. Do you know what's odd about that? I love to learn. There's something magical in learning something new. What I am coming to realize though is that when I say learn what I mean is gaining new information.

These two things are not equivalent.

A foundational tool for spiritual growth.

What if I told you that the most significant thing that I have learned about consistently growing in my faith is something as simple as a circle?

The Foundation of Spiritual Practice

When we start talking about spiritual practice, spiritual growth, and the like some folks begin to sweat. They think that this necessarily means that there is something we are “adding” to our salvation. Some folks have a deep and abiding worry that somehow talk about spiritual practice necessarily leads to a works based Christianity.

The reality is that the opposite is true.

An Introduction to Spiritual Practice

“Surely what a man does when he is taken off his guard is the best >evidence for what sort of man he is.” – C.S. Lewis

Do you find that quote to be relatively true? I do.

Actually, I not only find it to be true, it cuts me deep. As I think about that line it has me wondering, “How can I become the kind of person that does well when he's taken of guard?”

Four Gs: God is Gracious

Grace, she takes the blame She covers the shame Removes the stain It could be her name

The Four Gs: God is Good

What do you need to be satisfied? What do you need to be content?

Seriously.

What is it?

Do you need a new car? Those clothes? That house? This gadget? That person?

What do you need to be satisfied?