Category Archives: Transformation
Making “It” Practical
Principles from page 34 – Change the World by Robert E. Quinn Why would does it mean – practically – for me to be INNER-DIRECTED and OTHER-FOCUSED? Inner-Directed Full of energy Enormously hard-driving Satisfying deep-seated passion Tough & uncompromising standards Empowered Other-Focused … Continue reading
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Who Gets in the Way?
Principles from page 28 – Change the World by Robert E. Quinn “As change agents we are much more likely to be transformational – that is, truly making room for change – if we are inner directed and other focused.” What gets … Continue reading
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What Do I Bring to My Environment?
Each day we find ourselves in many different relationships and in those relationships there is a certain environment; defined by Websters as… : the circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded : the aggregate of social and cultural conditions … Continue reading
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Spiritual Formation and Lobsters(?)
(Adapted from The Emotionally Healthy Church – Peter Scazzero – Chapter 12) Our process of spiritual formation has similarities to that of molting lobsters. In order to grow, lobsters have to let go of their old, hard, protective shell and … Continue reading
Principle 2a: “Internalized” Commandments
Spiritual transformation involves surrendering sin patterns of our family which we follow, probably unconsciously. They become agreements – commandments or rules – we have internalized. They are like invisible scripts deeply imbedded in our DNA and into our adult thinking … Continue reading
Principle 1: Beneath the Surface
Principle 1 of Emotional and Spiritual Health Taking a look deeply inside into our interior, our heart, or our depths reveals the shadows, the strongholds, and the darkness within. No wonder the Psalmist write, Search me, O God, and know my … Continue reading
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What Do I Do With My Life?
As redeemed followers (disciples) of Jesus, what does God want us to do with our lives? Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to … Continue reading
God’s Work of Changing
Spiritual transformation is God’s work of changing a believer into the likeness of Jesus by creating a new identity in Christ and by empowering a lifelong relationship of love, trust, and obedience to glorify God. Transformational discipleship is what happens … Continue reading
Transformational Discipleship 