Using the Hero’s Journey to Understand the Christian Journey, Part 4: The Growth
Life is about growing and maturing. The Bible tells us what spiritual growth looks like and how to recognize whether or not we are maturing.
Many treat Easter as the day to attend church, and Christians place high value on the church service. Easter is not about that.
The story of Christmas is about more than the birth of a baby boy. It is the story of a life-changing encounter. Have you had your Christmas encounter?
Easter is more than a mere Sunday, more than a bunny, eggs, and candy. Easter is a celebration, revelation, and a miracle!
All around the nation this Thursday, people will gather around the dinner tables, stuff themselves full of tasty food, watch football, and ask each other what they are thankful for.
Independence Day is much more than mere a holiday, more than a history lesson, and more than a celebration. It is a paradigm.
Christmas for many is full of decorations, lights, glitter, and gifts. The reason for Christmas had none of that tinsel and garb, just a gift.
Many people believe there is a war on Christmas. The real war is not over what we call the holiday; it is over the souls of you and me.
We may be free from the tyranny of a king or political leader, but that does not free us from the tyranny of sin. Only Jesus grants that freedom.
