I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing. (John 15:5) In all of your activities while transitioning back home from your short- term mission, have you kept Christ first in your life? Remember, you are on a journey. This journey should ultimately lead you to be more like Christ. This transformation will occur when you walk with Christ. Spiritual growth requires more than superficial understanding. This week’s articles will help you seek intimacy with the Lord through prayer, by delving into His Word, and being quiet before Him. Transformation occurs at Jesus’ feet.
Prayer: Keeping your Muscles Fit
Just as your physical muscles need to be used in order to get strong, your spiritual muscles also need to be used to be spiritually fit. Now the question is, “How can I keep spiritually fit after the trip? How should I be praying now?”...
When you consider the complexities of life, especially before, during, and after your mission field experience, do you find it difficult to place a priority on the reading and study of Scripture? Most of us do, but we need to realize what we forfeit when we fail to obey the words of 2 Timothy 2:15...