May 13, 2015 | Christian Living, The Bible
Some folks think Christian maturity comes in one dose. It can be easy for those of us who come from denominations with a certain kind of experiential emphasis to think that somehow we’ll have a dramatic experience that will put us on a higher plain. People look...
Jun 18, 2014 | Christian Living, Philippians
The most important things in life have to do with the desire to be whole and complete in Christ. That kind of maturity comes, of course, from the Holy Spirit’s transforming us. Paul taught that we should strive for wholeness and maturity by becoming like Christ. He...
Jun 11, 2014 | Christian Living, The Bible
Sometimes I have to stop and ask myself what grips me. What focuses my attention? I try to do this from time to time, even when I know that my attention is focused on good things. When good things get out of place, they can become evil things, or certainly good things...