When Love Takes Shape
(The Spiritual Discipline of Service) June 25 — Spiritual Disciplines | Discipleship in Real Life It is possible to admire compassion. To believe deeply in kindness. To value generosity. And
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Passing It Along
(The Spiritual Discipline of Mentoring) June 24 — Spiritual Disciplines | Discipleship in Real Life Most of us can point to someone who helped shape our lives. A teacher. A
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Making Room for Others
(The Spiritual Discipline of Hospitality) June 23 — Spiritual Disciplines | Discipleship in Real Life Most people want to be welcomed. To be: * noticed * included * received * valued Yet many people
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Walking With Someone Else
(The Spiritual Discipline of Discipling) June 20 — Spiritual Disciplines | Discipleship in Real Life One of the surprising truths about spiritual growth is that it deepens when it is
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The People You Choose to Stay With
(The Spiritual Discipline of Covenant Group) June 19 — Spiritual Disciplines | Discipleship in Real Life Many relationships begin easily. Shared interests. Shared experiences. Shared seasons of life. The harder
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The People God Uses
(The Spiritual Discipline of Community) June 18 — Spiritual Disciplines | Discipleship in Real Life Many people imagine spiritual growth as a private journey. Me. My Bible. My prayers. My
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Learning to Love Well
(The Spiritual Discipline of Chastity) June 17 — Spiritual Disciplines | Discipleship in Real Life Desire is one of the most powerful forces in human life. It shapes: * decisions * relationships
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Alone, But Not Abandoned
(The Spiritual Discipline of Solitude) June 11 — Spiritual Disciplines | Discipleship in Real Life Many people are rarely alone. Even when no one else is present. There is always:
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Learning to Pay Attention
(The Spiritual Discipline of Mindfulness and Attentiveness) June 5 — Spiritual Disciplines | Discipleship in Real Life Most of us spend surprisingly little time in the present moment. Physically, we
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Learning to Listen Before You Decide
(The Spiritual Discipline of Discernment) June 4 — Spiritual Disciplines | Discipleship in Real Life Most of us are uncomfortable with uncertainty. We want: * clarity * certainty * direction * immediate answers When
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