Foundations for Christian Practice Resources
Foundations for Christian Practice gathers resources that explain the basic patterns of spiritual growth, discipleship, discipline, and Christian formation. These materials help believers understand why practices matter and how God uses ordered habits, wise reflection, and Spirit-enabled effort to form us into mature followers of Jesus Christ.
Foundations for Christian Practice Posts
Below are posts and teaching resources related to spiritual growth, discipleship, Christian discipline, spiritual disciplines, self-examination, purpose, and life ordered toward God.
Spiritual Practice of the Week: Making Space for God
A practical invitation to make regular time for God by setting priorities, building helpful habits, and protecting space for prayer, Scripture, worship, and reflection.
Spiritual Practice of the Week: Becoming More Like Jesus
A practical invitation to pay attention to the life of Jesus, identify one quality of his character, and ask God to form that quality more deeply in us.
Spiritual Practice of the Week: Following Jesus in Daily Life
A practical invitation to follow Jesus more intentionally by bringing ordinary decisions and responses under his direction.
Spiritual Practice of the Week: Growing in Grace and Knowledge
A practical invitation to identify one area of growth, receive the grace of Christ, and take one faithful step toward greater maturity in him.
Spiritual Practice of the Week: Preparing Your Heart to Grow
A simple practice for becoming receptive before God, laying aside what hinders growth, and receiving his Word with humility.
Spiritual Practice of the Week: Remembering God’s Faithfulness
A simple practice for recalling how God has helped, sustained, guided, and carried you in the past.