Quote Month: Growth

"You will either step forward into growth, or you will step back into safety." - Abraham Maslow

When we talk about spiritual growth we like to use words like 'organic' and 'natural'. It would seem that we want our spiritual growth to be a natural result of sitting back and just waiting for it to happen TO US.

We want to overlook the reality of our spirit and our soul in the craziness of our busy lives while expecting growth to just happen to us. We want it to be safe and easy.

Growth does not happen to you; it is something you cultivate.

But it is not always safe! You have to be willing to venture into the risk and the uncertain to find true growth.

Lethargic Liturgy

Tomorrow begins Lent. It is the forty-day period before Easter. This year it begins February 17. Lent is a chance and challenge to refocus your life, withdraw from usual practices, and draw closer to the heart of God.

I'd like to invite you to joining me in a prayerful and reflective Lent. Click this link to receive daily emails during Lent containing passages from Dr. Crabb's new book to help you focus your thoughts and begin your own conversations with God. Emails will begin on February 17.

In hopes of true sacrifice and empathizing with my pregnant wife, I intend to give up coffee and caffeine for Lent. I don't tell you that here as a cry for attention, but for a request of accountability.

Help challenge me through the lethargy and headaches that are soon to ensue.

Will you join me? What do you choose to give up?