The Quest for Spiritual Growth

By Charles Westbrook

Christians interested in their spiritual growth may find this book practically helpful. The three parts parallel building processes: laying a foundation, building the structure, and finishing it. You will deal with foundational matters related to life choices first. The book addresses the foundational problem of sin, and then helps the reader deal with the questions: What if I've made a terrible mistake, and What if I'm overwhelmed with guilt, before concluding the section with a chapter on turning things around. Part 2 will help you walk through ways to de-stress your life. You will think about developing a biblical worldview, how to relate your decisions to the will of God, prayer, pursuing Christ, and focusing on the positive. Then in Part 3, you will consider ways God can strengthen in life's transitions, temptations, troubles, and terminations. Progressing through these three parts will help you in your quest for spiritual growth.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Charles Westbrook
• Release date: Feb 24, 2012
• ISBN: 9780985295707

Charles Westbrook

B.A. degree from Charleston Southern University, Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry from Columbia International University. Nearly 25 years with the International Mission Board (SBC), and over 14 years in the pastorate. Currently serves as pastor of Saluda River Baptist Church in West Columbia, SC. Author of Fresh Daily: A Full Year of Dated Daily Devotions. A second volume by a similar name will come out soon in 2012.

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