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Whether we are twelve, twenty-five, or fifty-five when we are born again, each of us begins our spiritual journey as spiritual infants. The goal of following Jesus is to become more like him – to become more and more mature. While the goal is maturity, it starts with the right message: Jesus is the one we proclaim. Spiritual maturity isn’t about self-discovery but discovering who Jesus is and becoming more like him (fully mature in Christ). In the same way, it’s not our will power that brings about maturity but the energy of Jesus working powerfully within us.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former…

As Christians, our desire should be to live a life worthy of the Lord and to seek to please him in every way. But this desire can easily become legalistic or driven by guilt. For Paul, the reason we should aspire to be spiritually mature is rooted in what God has done for us: “he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.”Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies masters in business administration (mba) helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested…

Have you ever been watching TV when a “Breaking News” segment comes on? There's always dramatic music and special graphics. What I’m about to share with you isn’t breaking news. Honestly, it’s not even news. Here it is: People are human and humans make mistakes. That includes Christians and Christian parents, and it includes Christian pastors who are parents. The lesson I’m sharing with you I learned the hard way – by making mistakes. Confession is a vital part of spiritual development. Why do many people get uncomfortable talking about confession? One obvious reason is this: It means having to admit I did something wrong. As someone who has followed Jesus for almost 40 years, here’s what I’ve learned … Spiritual transformation cannot begin without confession. Our passage this weekend gives us a good framework for processing the idea of confession. It’s written by a close friend of Jesus –…

The lesson I’m sharing with you I learned the hard way – by making mistakes: Confession is a vital part of spiritual development. Why do many people get uncomfortable talking about confession? It means having to admit I did something wrong. As someone who has followed Jesus for almost 40 years, here’s what I’ve learned: Spiritual transformation cannot begin without confession.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies masters in business administration (mba) helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or organization? Follow this link…