September 2005

Mention the term "spirituality" today and many people will conjure up images of wearing white robes, sitting in a yoga lotus position, burning incense, and chanting "ommmmm" with their eyes closed. 

Pastors, we need to be communicating the truth about spirituality. The truth is that spiritual growth is very practical. We need to take the mystery out of spiritual growth by breaking the components down into practical, everyday habits.
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