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The Role the Body Plays in Our Personal Growth
By Tom Mouw
I have been challenged this past year or so to re-think some of my previous patterns of personal growth and my walk with God. Very simply, I am a bit of a “morning person” and I enjoy reading Scripture, along with a broad spectrum of theology, leadership, the church, etc. So, my pursuit of intimacy with God and my slow, steady progress toward greater spiritual maturity has included rather little involvement by others. This has been more out of practice than out of conviction.
Sure, I have several great groups and teams of ministry leaders around me on a regular basis, and I love to “mix it up” with various gatherings of ministry leaders and pastors. However, I haven’t really “leaned on” fellow members of the Body in ways that might otherwise have been quite profitable. Candidly, it was only as I began to struggle with some cynicism that I reached out to a handful of men who, to my great benefit, consistently over time, have come alongside of me with their wisdom, insights, and most importantly, their genuine care.