by Matt Garcia | Sep 1, 2022 | Blogs
Character formation is a process, not a one-time event I loved my upbringing in church. The Assemblies of God denomination I grew up in was a great experience. They taught people to desire the gifts of the spirit, but not be overcome by it (Ex: believing that speaking...
by Matt Garcia | Aug 18, 2022 | Practices
Resources on the Practice of Prayer Overview Exercises Books Podcasts Videos Blogs Reflection Questions What is prayer? Simply put: prayer is talking with or listening to God. DesireScriptureHow to PracticeGod-Given Fruit -to connect and grow in intimacy and communion...
by Matt Garcia | Jul 30, 2022 | Practices
Resources on the Practice of Reading Scripture Overview Exercises Books Podcasts Videos Blogs Reflection Questions What is scripture reading? Bible study or reading scripture involves engaging the mind and focusing attention on Scripture in an attempt to understand...
by Matt Garcia | Jun 30, 2022 | Blogs
Come & Go One of the first things Jesus tells His disciples when we started His ministry was, “Come…” (John 1:39). One of the last things Jesus tells His disciples when He ascended into Heaven was, “Go…” (Matthew 28:19). The...
by Matt Garcia | Jun 24, 2022 | Blogs
Follow VS Lead “Followership starts with Jesus, stays with Jesus, goes with Jesus, and ends with Jesus.” -Leonard Sweet I grew up surrounded with mentors and groups of friends who loved self-development. When I went to college, the same ideas echoed through each...
