Spiritual Growth
Helps and resources for personal prayer, for the understanding of the spiritual journey through bible study, and for the accompaniment of others along this journey.
A Faith that Saves  Knowing the right things to say, do, and believe is just the beginning to a life in Christ. We must go a step further and totally surrender our lives to Him, making Him Lord over our lives. Accused, but Not Guilty!  In the face of lies, false witnesses, and condemnation, we are to respond with the truth of God's Word in a way that is honoring and pleasing to God. Anatomy of a Praise Dancer  Dance ministry is indeed a ministry like all others that requires intentional preparation of spirit, mind, and body in order to communicate the Word of God properly and artistically. Are You Holy?  Holiness cannot justify and save us. Our best works are no better than filthy rags when tried by the light of God's Word. Our only hope is the blood of Jesus Christ. BellaOnline Christian Living  An honest, bold, Biblical resource on living the Christian life. Esteeming Christ above Self  Dying to self daily so Christ can be magnified requires moving from a self-centered to a Christ-centered life. Forgiveness Set Me Free To Dance  "I can forgive, but I cannot forget" is only another way of saying, "I will not forgive."
Forgiveness ought to be like a canceled note--torn in two and burned up so that it never can be shown against one. ~ Anonymous
How the Baptists Come Across to Others  Baptists need to live lives that are led by the Holy Spirit so we do not come across as hypocrites when ministering to others. I Resolve to Magnify Christ  "O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together." ~ Psalm 34:3
Judge Without Being Judgmental  Christians are so afraid to make judgments about anything. But, with love and mercy we are commanded "to prove all things" by the Word of God so we do not fall prey to false teachings. Leading and Motivating People  Leadership that reflects the Light of Christ is the only kind of leadership that will motivate others to fulfill the vision God gives His leaders. Longing For Authentic Friendship  All of us are seeking real friends who are facing the same things we face but deal with problems in a Biblical way. Lord, Help Me, I'm a Mess!  As we anticipate the coming of the New Year, let's prepare to empty out the mess in our lives that quench the Spirit and delay our service to God and others. My ‘Call Waiting’ Feature Can’t Be Disabled  Try using the "flash and see" feature on your phone to answer to the only call that matters. Progressive Sanctification  Have you ever been discouraged because your spiritual life seems to be retarded in growth? Progressive sanctification is a reminder that even our spiritual lives mature at different rates. Yet, God provides everything we need for each baby step we take towards Christ. Review: Christ and Your Problems  Jay Adams' booklet, Christ and Your Problems, is a clarion call for believers to focus on the truth of Scripture instead of their circumstances. Secret Unbelief  "What do you mean, 'If I can?'" Jesus asked. "Anything is possible if a person believes . . . I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief" (Mark 9:23-24) Sign-up for the Baptist Site Newsletter  Looking for bold, honest, biblical resources that stretch you to grow spiritually? Sign-up for the newsletter to be alerted when new material is placed on the site. Spontaneous Praise  When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, you have no choice but to rejoice. Standing Up for the Truth of God's Word  Christians must be alert to false teachings no matter who or where they come from. Sweet, Sweet, Spirit  Wouldn't it be nice to have a sweet, sweet, spirit everyday?
The Doctrine of Self Help  When we allow God to work in our lives, we demonstrate our love for Him. We cannot help ourselves by relying on ourselves. The Hidden Woman  Happy Valentine's Day! The Thirsty Soul’s Earnest Desire  "God wants us to be Salt and Light;" but, "does the Word of God govern your life" (Dr. A. Charles Ware)? The Unfaithful and Unproductive Life  Now, that we have accepted the invitation we must make sure we are properly dressed for the celebration. Those Bittersweet Sins  Every Christian has a weakness that he/she must submit to Christ. Trusting God  When I am afraid, I will trust in Thee. In God I will praise His word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. ~Psalm 56:3, 4 Baptist Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Baptist Site Map
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