All spiritual life and growth is based upon the principle of position. It can be summed up in one word: source. THE quote above is found in the opening paragraph, in the opening chapter of what we have already studied, Foundations for Spiritual Growth, chapter title Position Defined and Illustrated. 

“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him” (Col. 2:6). This is the faith by which we began, and it is the same faith by which we are to “stand” (16:13), “walk” (II Cor. 5:7) and “live” (Gal. 2:20). “As ye have therefore received

“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ” (I Pet. 1:7 KJV). THIS verse ended the previous consideration, with our author’s follow-up

Our little book that we have just started, the Principles of Spiritual Growth is going to take us through several basic topics, the first of which we’ve been looking at the last couple of weeks, “Faith.”  Next comes “Time, Acceptance, Purpose, Preparation”, and so on.   These are fundamental to understanding

OUR author is teaching us about the principle of time in our study in the Principles of Spiritual Growth.  Last week he commented that we think we are not making progress unless they are swiftly and constantly forging ahead.  In this “just do it” society we are prone toward the

WE continue our look at the critically important principle of Time in our study in the Principles of Spiritual Growth.  Miles Stanford used the metaphor of the tree in our last consideration saying, When God wants to make an oak, He takes a hundred years, but when He wants to

From Day to Day AS we continue our look at this critically important principle of Time in our study in the Principles of Spiritual Growth, looking back at the last comment our author closed with this: All growth is progressive, and the finer the organism, the longer the process.  UPON

The Process of Time OUR author commented in our last consideration that we ought not to discount a Spirit-fostered experience, blessing, or even a crisis; going on to say, but it is to be remembered that these simply contribute to the overall, and all-important, process. His point is as he

I WENT out to water my plants the other day and noticed that one of my hanging baskets was not looking to well.  Its leaves, delicate branches and flowers were rather sickly looking. I got the ladder and climbed up for a closer inspection.  What I found was a weed,

THERE is a radio talk show host who has a tradition with his callers, a greeting said back and forth: “Morning Glory,” “Evening Grace.”  I like that, always smile when I hear it.  I see it as an encouragement as to how we ought to start and end each day. 

I RECENTLY reread a novel.  As I’m waiting for this particular author to come out with the next in his series of mystery novels, I’m going back and reading what’s already on my book shelf. Although I already know the stories, there are things I’ve forgotten, links I hadn’t seen

The Proper Attitude Under Grace WE now come to the end of this third chapter in this section of the Green Letters, Principles of Spiritual Growth titled Acceptance.  This is a precious truth of God’s grace in making us accepted in the Beloved (Eph. 1:6).  The previous posting ended with

WE have completed our review of the third chapter in Principles of Spiritual Growth (In Part One of The Green Letters), and now start the fourth.  We have looked at the principles of Faith, Time, and Acceptance, now we come to Purpose.  Many times, I have referenced this important issue

WE are in the fourth chapter in Principles of Spiritual Growth (Part One of the Complete Green Letters), dealing with a singularly important topic – Purpose. It is so important to know what God is doing, where I’m at in His plan, and where I am going according to His

I DON’T know who said, but it is in my list of favorite quotes: “The sum total of the wisdom of the ages, is to find out which way God is going and walk with him.”  It was probably said in some sermon and I just wrote it down, kept

REPEATING one of my favorite quotes: “The sum total of the wisdom of the ages, is to find out which way God is going and walk with him” – we are still in our study in the chapter about Principles of Spiritual Growth (Part One of the Complete Green Letters),

I OPEN today’s comment with two questions:FIRST, I’m wondering if my readers are familiar with Nathaniel Hawthrone’s Great Stone Face, mentioned in the previous comment?  If not, here is a link to this great story for your reading enjoyment and edification: http://www.online-literature.com/hawthorne/139/ SECOND, and more to the point for today’s

WE come now to a new chapter, the next titled Preparation. WE have previously reviewed the topics of Faith, Time, Acceptance, and Purpose in Principles of Spiritual Growth.  Like knowing God’s “purpose,” each one of these principles are important in understanding the various aspects that go into developing a healthy

WE have started new chapter titled Preparation, having looked now at the topics of Faith, Time, Acceptance, and Purpose in Principles of Spiritual Growth (Part One of the Complete Green Letters). ONE of the things to understand in our spiritual growth is that it is continuous and on-going.  It is

Having Began in Grace… WE have been looking at the chapter titled Preparation, in Principles of Spiritual Growth (Part One of the Complete Green Letters).  This principle has to do with preparing heart and mind for each phase, each “next step” in our walk towards maturity in Christ.  As our