A post summarizing seven key ideas to grow and change into Christlikeness.
Two Gifts that Make Real Change Possible
Though real change is difficult, God does not leave us alone. He provides two gifts that make it possible to run the race with joy.
The Fruit of Repentance
Let’s look at Psalm 51 to see how repentance leads to the fruit of true and beneficial change.
The Crucial Link of Repentance
If we desire to see real change, we must take the step of repentance. What is that and what does it look like?
How the Gospel Changes Everything
There is only one way to real change: the gospel. How does it do that?
Aiming for the Heart
When it comes to change, we need to aim for change in the heart: not merely actions or external behaviors. Those don’t go far enough. We need to go even further.
Metamorphosis of the Heart
When God changes us, He is working to transform us at our deepest level—at the heart. What does that mean?
How the Heat Reveals Our Hearts
Through the heat of our lives, God has good purposes: to reveal us our hearts. He does this through opening our eyes to see the thorns that show up, so we might know where we need to grow.
The Secret of Fruitfulness in the Midst of Heat and Drought
What is the heat in your life that threatens to lead you off track in your journey of faith? A look at what the heat is and how understanding it can be the first step to real change.
Transformation from the Heart: The 4 P's of Change
Change is possible: an introduction to the point, possibility, process and picture of change.
Real Change Awaits
Real change happens only when we start from the right spot.
A New Year for a Change
A new quarter means a new topic! Join me in the next few months as we look at change in the deepest, hidden parts of us to encourage growth in Christlikeness.
Summary Post: Time Management for Intentional Living
A summary post for the process I use to evaluate and plan my time to live my part of God’s Story with intentionality and purpose.
Planning to Plan: 5 Planning Habits to Consider
Wise planning ahead of time may not prevent problems but can alleviate them. They also help us live out our values more intentionally.
Working Out Your Salvation: 8 Ideas to Plan Your Days
Planning is the first half. However, working out is where things actually start changing. Eight insights on helping you work out your own salvation faithfully in the hours and minutes of life.
Two Paths to Change (part 2): Projects
Another concrete action we can take is crafting projects to move us toward Gospel-directed purposes.
Two Paths to Change (part 1): Habits
God transforms us but we also have a part: we trust Him as we take concrete action towards change. This post looks at the first path we can take—habits.
How to Make Changes: 3 Steps to Take
Doing a time audit and evaluating it can help pinpoint changes to make. Here’s three steps to help you start making a plan to move forward.
Learning From Our Time Audit
Doing a time audit is the first step. In today’s post, let’s pause a moment to ponder what we can learn from it and celebrate the good God has already done.
Do a Time Audit: Know Where You Are
Doing a time audit will help us with our intentions by giving us a clear picture of our habits and reminds us of our limits. It’s humbling, but also the starting point towards living out God’s Story.