Calvary Wolfeboro

In Psalm 23 David writes, "The Lord is my shepherd..." This declaration and this reality is foundational to all that follows related to what it means or what are the benefits of being a sheep under the Good Shepherd's care. What does it mean that the Lord is my shepherd? Among other things it means that I am relationally bonded to him. It is through this bond (or relationship) that all my needs are met. It is through this bond and bonds like it with other sheep that I am spiritually formed. This is the focus of this three part series. We will unpack the nature of the kinds of relationships that produce flourishing growth in us as followers of Christ.

Concluding the series on healthy relational bonds(attachments) that produce spiritual growth and maturity, we will consider the last 7 of the twelve facets of healthy attachments from Dr. Jim Wilder's book, "Renovated." These seven are: 6. Mutual Mind 7. Strengthened by moving both closer and apart 8. Handles both pleasant and unpleasant emotions relationally 9. Helps us stably be ourselves 10. We feel both connected and free 11. Stretches us to grow and 12. Creates an identity group(my people).

Continuing the focus on healthy relational bonds(attachments) that produce spiritual growth and maturity, we will consider the first five of twelve facets of healthy attachments from Dr. Jim Wilder's book, "Renovated." These five are: 1. Provide nourishment 2. Are unique and individual 3. Special and personal 4. Produce Joy and 5. Foster peace.