Day 133: How Can We Implement The Exercises Practically?

As we close out this week, I though it might be helpful to share some of my own experience in experimenting and figuring out how these things work for me. Again, it is important to emphasize there is no formula or “one size fits all” model for the spiritual exercises. You will have to experiment…

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Day 129: How Do We Follow Jesus’ Example?

Jesus asked His first disciples a penetrating question: “What do you want?” (John 1:37-38). Everyone who would follow Jesus must consider this question. Why are we following Jesus? What do we want from Him? That question can only be truly answered by understanding one of Jesus final questions to His disciples : “Do you understand…

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Day 125: How Do We Implement Spiritual Exercises?

We each have a choice as to who we will allow to shape us at our core. Father God seeks to transform us from the inside out. He is seeking to change the core of who we are. Through the Holy Spirit, He is transforming, reforming, remaking our thoughts, desires, and emotions so that they…

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Day 124: How Do We Avoid the Trap of Legalism?

The things that we have been discussing this week are dangerous ideas. Many have twisted these thoughts into legalism—the way of thinking that says, “If I do this, then God must do this …” Father-God will not be manipulated this way and He desires a better way for us. We are working out our salvation, not…

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