THE BLOG

The articles within this blog contain my "Blueprint for Formational Living.”™
They describe my personal witness of the formational journey, grounded in scriptural context and expressed in theological reflection of how the Holy Spirit intercedes in our lives within the formational journey.

01: Formational Spirit
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01: Formational Spirit

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters."

(Genesis 1:1-2 NIV)

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02: Formational Mind
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02: Formational Mind

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

(Romans 12:1-2 NIV)

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03: Formational Body
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03: Formational Body

"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."

(1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV)

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04: Formational Soul
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04: Formational Soul

"The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake."

(Psalm 23:1-3 NIV)

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05: Formational Heart
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05: Formational Heart

"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws."

(Ezekiel 36:26-27 NIV)

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06: Formational Vocation
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06: Formational Vocation

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

(Jeremiah 29:11 NIV)

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07: Formational Stewardship
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07: Formational Stewardship

"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

(Luke 6:38 NIV)

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08: Formational Stability
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08: Formational Stability

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

(Philippians 4:6-7 NIV)

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09: Formational Relationships
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09: Formational Relationships

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."

(1 John 4:18 NIV)

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10: Formational Service
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10: Formational Service

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me."

(Matthew 25:35-36 NIV)

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