Don't Waste a Crisis

DISCIPLESHIP

Don't Waste a Crisis

Crises, while unwanted, are windows of opportunity for the Cure of Souls.
by John Ortberg

I once was part of a survey on spiritual formation. Thousands of people were asked when they grew most spiritually, and what contributed to their growth. The response was humbling—at least for someone who works at a church.

The number one contributor to spiritual growth was not transformational teaching. It was not being in a small group. It was not reading deep books. It was not energetic worship experiences. It was not finding meaningful ways to serve.

It was suffering.

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