Paul's prayer for the Colossians is that they would know God in a deeper way which would lead to mush spiritual fruit being borne in their lives.

Scott Risley explores who Jesus is in relation to God, to creation, to the Church and to us who believe in Him.

If you want a life worth dying for, then start a relationship with Jesus and answer His call to serve,  Even though it is hard, the finish line will be here soon, and you will receive the reward God has reserved for you.

Scripture teaches that as we received Christ, so should we walk in Him.  Of first importance, have you received Christ?  If you have, are you depending upon Him to grow and are you listening as He teaches you the deeper truths?  Finally, are you overflowing with gratitude?

Avoiding four pitfalls in spiritual growth involve resisting adding rituals, chasing the spiritual high, adding rules, and self-harm.

The starting point of spiritual growth is receiving Christ by His grace. Walking in Christ is the ongoing spiritual growth as you become more and more like Christ.

True spirituality is not about following a  detailed list of rules to please a distant and harsh god, but it is about learning to love others, to love the truth, and to represent Christ.

The first step to a marriage God's way is starting a relationship with God. No matter your history, God can teach you to be a godly spouse. It will take everything you got, so start before you get married!

Since Jesus cared enough to seek out the lost, we who are living out our new identity in Christ, should care enough to do the same.  This involves being devoted to prayer, exhibiting wise conduct, and using gracious speech.