Full Description
What would your life be like if Jesus lived it? Imagine the change you would experience in your thoughts, actions, and relationships. Think of the joy and freedom that could transform every area of your life. That's exactly what God has in mind for you! You'll find out how in Growth. Through personal study and small group interaction, this study sets you on a path to live out the character of Jesus in this world as only you can. It happens not by trying hard, but by training. By cultivating spiritual disciplines--Scripture meditation, prayer, solitude, endurance, loving others--you'll discover the joy of being transformed by Christ and the freedom of living each day sustained by his power. Leader's guide included!Growth group sessions are:Training to Live Like JesusThe Practice of Scripture MeditationThe Practice of SolitudeSimple PrayerThree Transforming PrayersThe Roundabout WayAnd the Greatest of These Is Love
Contents
Pursuing Spiritual Transformation
Ten Core Values for Spiritual Formation
Growth: Training vs. Trying
session one
Training to Live Like Jesus
session two
The Practice of Scripture Meditation
session three
The Practice of Solitude
session four
Simple Prayer
session five
Three Transforming Prayers
session six
The Roundabout Way
session seven
And the Greatest of These Is Love
Leader's Guide