What convictions has God planted deep within your heart this semester, this month, this year, or the past decade? Northeastern Seminary student, Jae Newman (MAT) reflects on his journey of discovering, writing, and the role of seminary.
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Topics: seminary education, personal formation, poetry, non-traditional seminary, reflection, theological education, ministry, spiritual gifts
I entered into lent this year captivated by the idea of anticipating the resurrection. It has been 10 years since I began to observe Lent. During those years I have fasted from habits and I have fasted from food. I have contemplated dying to self, wrestling with sin, and receiving forgiveness. But this year as I entered Lent I was captivated by the anticipation of the Resurrection.
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Topics: personal formation, Lent, resurrection, transfiguration, spiritual formation
O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Romans 7:24
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Topics: personal formation, Lent, spiritual formation, redemption, personal stuggle
In the Old Testament book of Joel, we see the author warning the Israelites about a plague of locusts which will come and overtake their lands, destroying their crops, and leaving them with no food. This coming locust invasion is the direct result of their disobedience to God. But it’s not too late, this invasion can be stopped if the people will just repent of their sins and follow God.
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Topics: personal formation, Lent, spiritual formation, redemption, personal stuggle
In the Deep South, although the first day of spring is still officially a few weeks away, the plants and trees around my neighborhood are beginning to show signs of re-birth. Winter is slipping away. Shoots and blossoms, while mostly dormant at present, will soon burst forth with glorious expression.
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Topics: personal formation, desiring God, Lent, growth, spiritual formation, fruitful
Read Part One here.
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Topics: personal formation, spiritual discipline, spiritual formation, listening
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Topics: personal formation, spiritual formation, faith sharing groups, listening
