Galatians 2:20

Have you looked at a picture of yourself as a child lately? Whether that photo is in high definition on a device in your hand or tucked away in a photo album in fading black and white, it’s amazing to look at ourselves as we once were.

How did you manage to grow up? Who and what helped you through the scrapes of childhood, hiccups of puberty or, if you’re far enough along, the crises of mid-life?

And consider your spiritual growth: what has that been like? Who has helped - or hindered - you? And what about the celebrations and laments of growing up in fellowship with others in the life of a church family?

Last week, we revisited Ephesians 4:1-16 and talked about becoming more mature by bearing with one another in love, speaking the truth in love, and being built up in love. This week, we embark on a journey of discovering how God develops maturity in us. It’s a glorious and bumpy adventure - come along for the ride! (And here’s a challenge: memorize Galatians 2:20!)

*Feel free to download the diagram “Discipleship Cycle“ to follow along with the sermon as we draw it together.

Growing up with you,
Phil Wagler