“I learned from this past semester that there are times when I’m weak andstrong…” In my weakness, I found that the strength I needed did not come from within myself, but from the One who holds all things together. This journey was not only about completing assignments and reaching academic goals; it became a testimony […]
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Spiritual formation is a vital process in making disciples because it transforms believers into mature, Christ-centered followers who can, in turn, disciple others. Jesus’ command to “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) was not just about evangelism but about deep, intentional spiritual growth—helping people become fully formed in their faith. Let’s explore
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A True Story from Texas It was an early morning in Texas when the phone rang at the minister’s home. On the other end of the line, a church member — whom we’ll call Juan — sounded frantic. His voice cracked with anger and desperation. “I’m gonna beat him up!” he shouted. The minister paused.
From an Old Testament perspective, spiritual formation is communal and liturgical. Brueggemann affirms that Israel’s faith experiences are expressed through psalms shaped by community life, temple worship, and historical memory. The form‐critical insights of Gunkel, Mowinckel, and Westermann deepen our understanding of how different life settings (orientation, disorientation, and new orientation) are captured along the
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