Practicing the Way Spiritual Cartography – Part 02
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Jan 12, 2026 
Join John Mark Comer, an author and teacher focused on Christian discipleship, as he delves into the stages of life through the lens of spiritual cartography. He reveals how our spiritual journey varies with age—featuring themes like the identity-seeking energy of youth and the reevaluation struggles of midlife. Comer emphasizes the importance of embracing our current reality, letting go of societal pressures, and continuing to grow toward a more mature faith throughout life's seasons.
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Birth And Growth As A Spiritual Metaphor
- Watching a child's birth and growth illustrates spiritual development through stages.
- John Mark Comer uses bodily growth as a metaphor for soul development and stage theory.
Two Halves Of Life Framework
- Jesus frames life in two broad stages: when you were young and when you are old.
- Carl Jung called this the first and second halves of life and both mark a midlife tectonic spiritual shift.
Lay Foundations In The First Half
- Discover your identity and calling and follow Jesus' specific call on your life.
- Organize commitments into a rule of life to form the foundation for the second half.
