We can't just attend church together- we have to dwell together in unity. There are four steps to reconciliation: Repent, Forgive, Look & Love, Start a movement. We need each other to survive!

We must resist aging & be intentional about staying fresh, young & open-minded. Aging is first seen in the face. Our “face” needs to represent the multi-cultural & multi-generational vitality within.

Growth depends on your health- If you are not in good condition, it will be stunted. You need to grow away! Remember that life is a cycle of crisis and progress, and decide that you will confront and resolve your problems so that you can move forward.

Self-control & discipline are essential to focusing your attention. Immaturity is shown when you’re easily distracted. You have to be responsible for what you see, hear & learn. Be intentional about your focus & direction, and you’ll achieve growth.

God cares about where you are and where you are going. Your growth will either be hindered or propelled by your direction, and a lifestyle of doing what the Bible says and walking with God will put you on the right path.

You must have regular intake of and exposure to the Word of God. Make scriptural literacy a priority and spend time with God though scripture. Get a reputable, readable Bible, make it your prized possession- and wear it out!

What you feed grows, and what you starve dies. Don’t fight these issues any longer, but allow them to be killed and cut off so that you can continue to grow more like Jesus.

Achieving true intimacy and spiritual growth requires Time, Transparency, Submission, and Consistency. Commit to cooperate with God in the pursuit of intimacy, and you will see growth.

Growth is a progressive work that involves our cooperation with God. This means we put Him first, become a learner, become a worker, and respond to authority wherever we are. Jesus did this, and He gained favor with men- one of the fruits of growth.

At Meadowbrook, we have marked 2010 to be "a year of growth". Growth is a vital part of being a believer. However, there are no shortcuts for growth. It is a day-by-day process in which the practical and the spiritual elements of growth are linked.