Learned by Reading
In Wikipedia:
We are committed to providing academic excellence without compromising the need for discipleship and spiritual growth.
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(. .)))
In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Since Spiritual growth is my main mission and I chose to work towards that end by’ ‘service’ ’, I had to notice that I certainly wasn’t serving myself by staying? in that place.
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(. .)))
In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
I think the apostle Paul wanted us to view spiritual growth like the Olympic athletes view their athletic pursuits.
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(. .)))
In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
I still believe that Mussar is crucial, especially in the early stages of spiritual growth.
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(. .)))
In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
God intends for every believer to contribute to the mission of the local church and experience profound spiritual growth as a result.
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(. .)))
In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Is the next step in the evolution of humanity one of spiritual growth?
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Mars in Virgo in tension aspect to Uranus in Pisces suggests that while you are all working hard enough, you need to give back to the community, if only with labor, for your own spiritual growth.
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(. .)))
In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Or was it a path of spiritual healing? spiritual growth?
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations ;
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(: ;)))
In Wikipedia:
From the aforementioned suttas, we can see that the Buddha believed it vital for spiritual growth to have a spiritual friend.
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(. .)))
In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
After you are saved, there are three things to practice daily for spiritual growth: Pray – you talk to God.
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(. .)))
In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Accustomed long to applying each new experience to my own spiritual growth,
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
One church leader attempted to argue that God was allowing us all to get drenched because true spiritual growth comes out of adversity.
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(. .)))
In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Reality: Well, this is around the time that I left my corporate job, which was definitely inhibiting my spiritual growth.
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(. .)))
In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
We’re getting serious about spiritual growth!
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Join Pastor Bert for reflections on spiritual growth in the Fellowship Hall Sunday School class.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
The spiritual disciplines are addressed as the path for spiritual growth in grace.
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In Wikipedia:
Cole (in “New Bible Commentary”) – that one need not understand spiritual growth in order to share it.
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(. .)))
In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Ananda, which means’ ‘joy’’ in Sanskrit, was founded to support others in their quest for spiritual growth.
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(. .)))
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