Tag Archives: spiritual discipline

Where Muslims are Getting it Right

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

The conspicuous appearance of red and yellow amongst the green leaves along the highway has forced me to admit that summer is no more. I can deny it all I like but the months of late night movie watching, sleeveless … Continue reading →

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The Discipline of Fasting

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Jim Spiegel

Recent years have seen a significant increase of interest among evangelicals in spiritual formation.  Authors such as Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, and John Ortberg have led the way in reminding us that personal sanctification is not properly a passive affair.  … Continue reading →

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Learning Obedience Through Suffering

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Jim Spiegel

This weekend I will am scheduled to speak at a church retreat near Knoxville, Tennessee.  My topic is “Growing the Church from the Inside Out,” and my focus will be on the role of spiritual formation in building the church, … Continue reading →

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