Yesterday we were talking about how someone at step three in the Christian transformation journey has come to a realization that they have broken a universal moral code.  In step four they discover it is God's code they have broken, and become aware that only Jesus is capable of forgiving this transgression (sin).  This is … Continue reading M1D8 – Commitment to Christianity (the Religion)

We are continuing with our study on the steps to Christian transformation with Step Four - understanding a need for forgiveness.  As with step three, being concerned about personal sin, step four is a step all believers have been on at some point. 4. Understand a Need for Forgiveness People in step four realize that they … Continue reading M1D7 – Understand a Need for Forgiveness

Today we are continuing  in our study of the steps people go through on their path to saving faith and becoming transformed by God.  At step three in this journey, people become concerned that sin exists in their lives.  They are aware they have broken some type of "law" or moral standard which exists outside … Continue reading M1D6 – Concerned About Personal Sin

Yesterday we introduced 10 steps in the journey towards Christ.  Today we're going to spend time talking about the first two steps, which are ignorance of and indifference to sin.  Remember that sin is anything we think, say, or do that goes against God's holy standards.  People in steps one and two do not know … Continue reading M1D5 – Indifferent to Sin

My sweet friends, have you ever discovered information that has left you in stunned amazement?  I had one of those moments yesterday as I was researching the topic of "brokenness".  I was writing today's post about how being driven to the foot of the cross in brokenness before God is actually a gift from Him.  … Continue reading M1D4 – Steps to Christian Transformation

God calls us. We experience that call as an inkling in our hearts that maybe there really is a God... Maybe we need to consider what that means for our lives... Maybe God called you as a child.  Maybe He is just calling you now!  You may be here in this challenge because you have … Continue reading M1D3 – God Wants Your Whole Heart

The purpose of this life is knowing God. This month we are going to learn about what it means to KNOW God.  This might sound basic, but if the foundation is shaky, then anything built on top of it will crumble.  We are going to lay a solid foundation upon the Rock of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading M1D1 – Open the Eyes of My Heart