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Passionate Pursuit
Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 16, 2010 (message contributor)
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1. Passionate Pursuit Part 1
Contributed on Feb 16, 2010
Our spiritual growth is a pursuit worth pursuing passionately.
In his bestselling “Purpose-Driven Life,” Rick Warren wrote, “If I asked you how you picture life, what image would come to your mind? That image is your life metaphor. It’s your description of how life works and what you expect from it. It determines your expectations, your values, your ...read more
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2. A Passionate Pursuit Part 2
Contributed on Mar 28, 2010
The first purpose of spiritual growth is that we become fruitful and effective.
Open your Bibles in 2 Peter 1:8-11. “For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from ...read more
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3. A Passionate Pursuit Part 3
Contributed on Mar 28, 2010
The second purpose of spiritual growth is that we become focused and not forgetful.
I remember the first time I had to wear corrective lenses when I was in college. Before that, I have always assumed that my eyesight is normal. I noticed that I have trouble seeing things from afar. But I just thought that the reason why I could not clearly see things from a distance was because ...read more
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4. A Passionate Pursuit Part 4
Contributed on Mar 28, 2010
The third purpose of spiritual growth is that it gives us firm footing.
There are two reasons why we wear shoes. One is function, the other is fashion. Of course, there are shoes with a mix of both. But, every pair of shoes has a number one reason for being. Now, I will show pictures of shoes and you tell me whether it is for function or for fashion. [Show the shoes ...read more
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5. A Passionate Pursuit Part 5
Contributed on Mar 28, 2010
The fourth reason of spiritual growth is that we will finish well.
Usually March is the month of graduations. It reminds me of what someone wrote, “It is important to start right, but it is imperative to end well.” Sadly, many people start well but end poorly. However, I don’t want my life to end that way. I believe most if not all of us would like to finish well. ...read more