

45. Ordering the Spiritual Disciplines (1991)
45 snips Aug 18, 2025
Dallas Willard, a renowned philosopher and theologian, imparts timeless wisdom on ordering spiritual disciplines from his 1991 teachings. He explores integrating spiritual practices into daily life, emphasizing the importance of prayer and forgiveness for genuine growth. Willard advocates for witnessing through personal transformation and embracing discipleship as a lifestyle. He encourages finding God in the mundane and customizing spiritual disciplines to foster deeper connections with Christ. The episode concludes with a heartfelt invitation to seek divine presence and community support.
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God Is Pure Light And Invitation
- Dallas Willard emphasizes God is wholly good with "no darkness at all."
- That truth invites us to come freely to God without fearing unworthiness.
Call Out To Receive Help
- Do call upon God when you need help because God loves to help and forgive.
- Use the simple cry for help as an open door into grace and ongoing growth.
Spirit Makes Jesus Real
- The Holy Spirit's task is to make Jesus real in our lives, not to replace the gospel.
- The gospel remains about God through Jesus Christ, made effective by the Spirit.