Growth

Growth. We think of growth in the spring as beautiful and a welcome change from winter. We look at our kids in amazement -- how fast they grow and how surprising it is to turn around and see your baby as a 15 year old.

When we think about it, though, I think we would all agree that growth is not effortless. Growth involves struggle. It involves pushing against barriers. My youngest son is pushing for more freedom (he'll have to clean his room first. I'm determined!). There are barriers to change.

As we think about spiritual growth, what are the barriers? What do we struggle against? What is holding you back from growth? What is standing in my way of "growing toward perfection?"