Five Ways to Grow, Part 5: Grow Spiritually
One day Jesus told a parable about a man who scatters seed on the ground, then simply goes about his daily routine. Mysteriously, as he sleeps by night and rises…
Five Ways to Grow, Part 4: Grow Physically
How many times have you greeted someone by saying, “Hi, how are you?” Although it’s a common social expression, the usual reality is that we don’t truly want to know…
Five Ways to Grow, Part 3: Grow Relationally
One of the most unusual verses of the Bible is Luke 2:52: “Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.” It makes sense that…
Five Ways to Grow, Part 2: Grow Financially
“Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways and be wise.” -Proverbs 6:6 Apart from the fact that the word “sluggard” is guaranteed to get anyone’s attention, this verse…
Five Ways to Grow, Part 1: Grow Morally
When children see the doctor for a check-up, one of the first things the medical staff does is measure their height and weight. If there is no growth, something is…