You Know Scripture, But Are You REALLY Growing in Christ?

To answer my title of this blog post, I would say no when I became a Born-Again Christian decades ago. I was a "good person", and as the article mentions below; I knew scripture very well, but looking back, I was not growing in Christ. 

I don't care how good a person is, there is a difference when you accept Christ in your heart and not just in your mind. I was book smart, but not heart smart. But in 2016, while watching a very inspiring spiritual message on Youtube, that's when the Holy Spirit really changed me! I had this real, emotional experience, cried and then the days moving forward I could see a change in me, and now that I'm Catholic, whatever I do, I want to do ALL for the glory of God.

Examples of change in my life: I've gone beyond good--enjoying entertainment that is just good and wholesome. For me now, it has to have something in it to do with Christ. I even have an authentic WWJD game! With other games, like Scrabble, I prefer (and to make it more challenging) only using words from the Bible. Even though wholesome films and music are nice, I only seek out faith-based films and music (unless it's classical). There are plenty of good quality, faith-based films and music on the market, so I'm not feeling deprived of my enjoyment.

I'm not forcing myself to do these things. I want to do it. I didn't feel that way decades ago, because I wasn't changing. 

So no matter how good a person you are, when you genuinely, truly receive Christ, allowing God to take control of you, you will see yourself becoming more than just good, but like Jesus.

For more discussion on this topic, check out:

https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/are-you-growing-spiritually-or-just-learning-more-about-the-bible/

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One of My Guilty Pleasures

Okay, one of my guilty pleasures is fashion, but faith-based themed fashion is best! 

Check out the link below...as the Bible says, "Whether you eat or drink or whatsoever else you do, do ALL to the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31, Douay Rheims Bible)

https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/the-rise-of-actually-good-christian-fashion-5-brands-you-need-to-know/

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"We must help younger generations understand that there is a sacredness in the work of the hands, in the creation of goods, in the labor of a job well done."

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The Sacred Art of Cooking: Building Bonds and Serving Others

"In a world where fast food and quick fixes dominate our daily lives, the somewhat “sacred” art of cooking can often be overlooked. But learning to cook properly is not just about mastering recipes – it is about fostering family bonds, serving others, and finding God in the everyday tasks of life. As St. Teresa of Avila exquisitely said, “God is in the pots and pans.'"

https://aleteia.org/2024/09/04/the-sacred-art-of-cooking-building-bonds-and-serving-others 

"Though it is a ubiquitous, even mundane snack today, the humble pretzel actually has a spiritual origin: It was invented by Catholic monks at the beginning of the Middle Ages and, according to legend, was imbued with religious symbolism." 

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Pretzels were invented by Catholic monks.

What is Visible Mending? +5 Simple Techniques

 

"One of the most sustainable things you can do is just use what you have. That pertains to clothing items too: Simply shopping your closet first can make a big impact. 

Visible mending can be anything from sewing a patch on your jeans to embroidering a flower over a tear on your shirt. Aka, mending you can see.

By practicing visible mending, you’ll keep the clothes you already own around you longer, which reduces waste. It’s a great way to add some individuality to a piece, or spruce up a thrift find that might need some extra love. 

Here’s everything you need to know about visible mending and how to do it yourself."

 

(APRIL 18, 2024, KATHRYN KELLOGG)

What is Visible Mending? +5 Simple Techniques