The Practical Disciple

In my last post, Thorns in the Rose Garden of Spiritual Growth, I spoke about how spiritual growth can be painful because significant change is uncomfortable.  This post addresses ten common ways people resist change.  Think of these things as yield signs warning you to proceed with caution. 1. Constantly changing mentors, churches, Sunday school classes, etc, because you can’t find the perfect one–The only constant in that equation is typically you.  When you are stuck … Read entire article »

Presidential hopefuls have bombarded us for weeks with the word change.  As much as we may want change, when it actually occurs, change is often difficult.  This holds true in our spiritual walk as well.  A mountain top experience, such as a mission trip or renewal weekend often times leads to an experience of frustration and isolation when we come back home and try to go back to life as usual.  Frequently, participants don’t even understand … Read entire article »