Tag Archives: Spiritual Formation

No Other God

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Gary Cleveland

“You shall have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:3– – – Commandment number one. I need a God that transcends. I need a God that out-trumps everything else. I need a God that instructs me that nothing matters more … Continue reading →

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Living Large

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Gary Cleveland

Quotations regarding our economy harvested from the media this week: “Expect to see more troubled times on Wall Street this year….” “We foresee more corporate shut downs….expect a bloodbath of closures…” I’ll let just two of the many dark and … Continue reading →

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On Reading a Book Which Causes Stress

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Gary Cleveland

Reading a book engages both intellect and emotion.  Reading produces thought and evokes feeling.  Especially when reading that which challenges or contradicts one’s own personal views.  Encountering a viewpoint unlike one’s own produces tension.  With tension comes struggle.  But struggle, … Continue reading →

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12 Steps to Spiritual Wholeness

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Gary Cleveland

I’m a recovering human. Like most, I’ve had my share of struggles. I’m thankful that the best and strongest influence in my recovery is Jesus Christ. A few years ago I was running a men’s group and we tweaked the … Continue reading →

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More on Spiritual Development

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Gary Cleveland

More on continued faith improvement….or spiritual formation as it is increasingly called…… I posted my previous blog just before leaving for a two-week stint at Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp. My previous entry concerned faith development and how it is affected … Continue reading →

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