Living things grow. Here in the spring, we see all kinds of life and growth. Why is it that many Christians grow stagnant in their relationship with Christ?
Too often, that leads to spiritual deadness that Jesus points out to the church in Sardis. Jesus says, “You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead.” (Revelation 3:1) We do not want merely the reputation of being an alive church or of being an alive Christian. We want to grow in Christ! In this edition of the OakLeaf, you will discover some ways to enliven your relationship with Christ…
One of the East White Oak Vital Signs of discipleship is Growing in Christ.
Much as a medical professional would measure your blood pressure and pulse rate to assess your physical health, a discipleship Vital Sign is an indicator of spiritual health. In this edition of the OakLeaf we will explore ways that believers are deepening in their relationship with Jesus, becoming spiritually mature, and transforming in character to be more like Jesus. That’s what it looks like to be Growing in Christ.
“Pursue quiet times and quiet spaces to be alone with God. Let abiding in Scripture remind you that you are God’s beloved son or daughter. Do not delay your obedience…” [Read full article]
“I reminded myself that my cancer diagnosis was not a surprise to God, so I needed to trust that He would care for me and my family during this journey.” [Read Full Article]
” I have learned when I am anxious, troubled, agitated, discouraged, and pained that I must meet with God. And I must find a way to tell him everything I have in my soul…” [Read Full Article]
“Serving with a heart centered on Christ, even if it’s by washing dirty dishes, does equate to Christlikeness…” [Read Full Article]
“As we reflect on these truths, Growing in Christ means considering the Biblical method for handling confrontation…” [Read Full Article]
“One of the joys of Growing in Christ is to know that God has given us the incredible opportunity to serve others without any expectation of anything in return…” [Read Full Article]
