# Gospel for Life
> Grow in grace, one small habit at a time.
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## Pages
- [8 Habits Challenge Resources](https://www.gospelforlife.com/8-habits-challenge-resources.md) - Resources for the 8 Habits Challenge
- [About Gospel for Life](https://www.gospelforlife.com/about.md) - Our mission, leaders, values, and principles
- [Where Are You Strong?](https://www.gospelforlife.com/assessment.md)
- [Bonus Appendices](https://www.gospelforlife.com/bonus-appendices.md) - Download the bonus appendices "Using 8 Habits for Growth in Your Church" and "Helping Others Grow" from the book 8 Habits for Growth. Appendix One — Using 8 Habits in Your ChurchAppendix-One.pdf31 KBdownload-circleAppendix Two — Helping Others GrowAppendix-Two.pdf46 KBdownload-circle
- [Contact](https://www.gospelforlife.com/contact.md) - Contact us using the form below:
- [Courses](https://www.gospelforlife.com/courses.md) - Helping Others Grow "Helping Others Grow" is a course that teaches practical skills to encourage others in their spiritual journey and make a lasting impact in their lives. More about Helping Others Grow 8 Habits Challenge The "8 Habits Challenge" is an 8-week coaching program that helps people bui…
- [Group Coaching](https://www.gospelforlife.com/group-coaching.md) - About Group Coaching Group coaching is a type of coaching where a coach works with a small group of people who share common goals or interests. It allows you to learn and grow with the support of others. In group coaching, participants benefit from the collective wisdom and experience of the group.…
- [Habit #1: Make Time](https://www.gospelforlife.com/habit-1.md) - 8 Habits for Growth follows a behavior change model, consisting of three phases: * Preparation * Action * Maintenance This habit is part of the preparation phase. It's foundational for all the other habits in this book. 💡Big Idea: Make Time. Specifically, make at least 10–15 minutes per day to wor…
- [Habit #2: Rest and Refresh](https://www.gospelforlife.com/habit-2.md) - You may be surprised to see Rest and Refresh as the second habit. We placed it here intentionally for a couple of reasons: * Most of us are way too busy, and we need to slow down a little to build our relationship with God. * The scripture places great importance on observing the Sabbath and taking…
- [Habit #3: Engage the Bible](https://www.gospelforlife.com/habit-3.md) - Out of all the habits you can develop, engaging the Bible is perhaps the most important. Donald Whitney, a leading teacher on spiritual disciples, writes, “No spiritual discipline is more important than the intake of God’s Word. Nothing can substitute for it. There simply is no healthy Christian li…
- [Habit #4: Speak with God](https://www.gospelforlife.com/habit-4.md) - We don’t have to speak with God in prayer; we get to speak with God in prayer. It’s a gift, not an obligation. God loves to hear from his people. He invites us to come to him and tell him what’s on our minds, and to ask for his help in every area of our lives. The hardest part about prayer is often…
- [Habit #5: Worship and Belong](https://www.gospelforlife.com/habit-5.md) - Many today think that the Christian life is personal — it’s just you and God. The Bible presents a different picture. The focus of the Bible is God creating a community for Himself. Joining a church is not optional. It’s at the very heart of God’s purpose for us. In this habit, we’re going to explo…
- [Habit #6: Care for Your Body](https://www.gospelforlife.com/habit-6.md) - When God made physical creation, He pronounced it good. God made us embodied creatures, and He calls us to care for every part of our lives, including our bodies. Our bodies and souls matter to God. Our souls and resurrected bodies will exist for eternity. In this habit, we’re going to explore why…
- [Habit #7: Simplify and Prioritize](https://www.gospelforlife.com/habit-7.md) - Chances are your life is full, maybe too full. It’s one reason why many are drawn to decluttering and minimalism. Deep down, we want to get rid of the clutter and focus on what really matters. In this habit, we’re not going to add something for you to do. We’re going to try to help you lighten your…
- [Habit #8: Go the Distance](https://www.gospelforlife.com/habit-8.md) - You’ve reached the last habit, and it’s an important one. I want this habit to help you continue practicing good habits in your life by creating your own Rule of Life. I want you to customize the habits for your life and the demands you face. In a sense, it’s like writing your own Owner’s Manual. T…
- [Helping Others Grow](https://www.gospelforlife.com/helping-others-grow-course.md) - In Helping Others Grow, you’ll learn how to make an eternal difference in the lives of others. Learn how to start and understand personal transformation in the Bible. Get practical tips for inviting others to join your spiritual journey. You’ll learn practical coaching skills to help you walk with…
- [Helping Others Grow Notebook](https://www.gospelforlife.com/helping-others-grow-notebook.md) - Download the course workbook below: Helping Others Grow notebookHelping-Others-Grow-notebook.pdf8 MBdownload-circle
- [How to Grow Resources](https://www.gospelforlife.com/how-to-grow-resources.md) - Resources on How to Grow for churches
- [What's Your Stage?](https://www.gospelforlife.com/stages.md)
- [Wallpapers](https://www.gospelforlife.com/wallpapers.md) - Wallpapers for 8 Habits for Growth

## Posts
- [How to Listen to a Sermon](https://www.gospelforlife.com/how-to-listen-to-a-sermon.md) - Cultivate such a high view of Scripture that it shapes how you prepare, listen to, and respond to a sermon.
- [Spiritual Organization](https://www.gospelforlife.com/spiritual-organization.md) - Most of us blame our lack of spiritual consistency on weak discipline, but the real problem is that our lives aren’t intentionally organized with rhythms of communion, rest, and refreshment that make faithfulness sustainable.
- [Discipleship Links](https://www.gospelforlife.com/discipleship-links-6.md) - Devotionals hindering growth?, rest received, not bought, Jesus redefines Sabbath, women outscore men in discipleship, and more
- [Where Spiritual Growth Begins](https://www.gospelforlife.com/where-spiritual-growth-begins.md) - Spiritual growth begins with a desire for God and the intentional time to seek him.
- [Why Spiritual Maturity Takes Time (and Why That’s Good News)](https://www.gospelforlife.com/why-spiritual-maturity-takes-time-and-why-thats-good-news.md) - If you feel stuck or disappointed with how slowly you’re changing, take heart: God often grows us “by little and little,” and even our setbacks can become part of his gentle work in us.
- [Discipleship Links](https://www.gospelforlife.com/discipleship-links-5.md) - No finish line for faith, power in prayer, the blessings of the Sabbath, intentional growth in spirituality, and more
- [Discipleship Links](https://www.gospelforlife.com/discipleship-links-4.md) - Tiny changes, rethinking quiet time, rekindling love for scripture, intentional community choices, and more
- [Four Keys to Unlocking a Lasting Bible Reading Habit](https://www.gospelforlife.com/four-keys-to-unlocking-a-lasting-bible-reading-habit.md) - Before you give up on daily Bible reading, there's something you need to know: you might only be one dial away from unlocking it for good.
- [Discipleship Links](https://www.gospelforlife.com/discipleship-links-3.md) - Dry devotions revitalized, practical prayer tools, prayer meeting thrills, unexpected reasons for reading, and more
- [How to Battle Sin](https://www.gospelforlife.com/how-to-battle-sin.md) - Sin keeps knocking on the door, but Romans 6 says you don't have to answer it.
- [Discipleship Links](https://www.gospelforlife.com/discipleship-links-2.md) - Spiritual formation vs. self-help, why Bible plans fail, Satan's sabotage of prayer, reading the Bible to love better, and more
- [Discipleship Links](https://www.gospelforlife.com/discipleship-links.md) - Some recent articles we've found on gospel habits
- [A Year-End Spiritual Review](https://www.gospelforlife.com/a-year-end-spiritual-review.md) - The turn of a new year offers a natural opportunity to reflect on what has been and prepare for what's ahead. Here are some questions to guide you through that process.
- [50 Tips for Reading the Bible](https://www.gospelforlife.com/50-tips-for-reading-the-bible.md) - Fifty practical tips to help anyone build a meaningful Bible reading habit that leads to spiritual growth
- [Check Your Spiritual Vitals](https://www.gospelforlife.com/check-your-spiritual-vitals.md) - Check three spiritual vitals—regular Scripture reading, consistent prayer, and active involvement in a local church—to identify and address root causes of spiritual struggle.
- [Why a Boring Christian Life is Best](https://www.gospelforlife.com/why-a-boring-christian-life-is-best.md) - The best Christian life embraces ordinary faithfulness in Scripture, prayer, and church rather than chasing extraordinary spiritual experiences.
- [Counterintuitive Truths About Prayer](https://www.gospelforlife.com/counterintuitive-truths-about-prayer.md) - Prayer is about honest, simple communion with God, focusing on his presence and surrendering control rather than striving for perfection or following rigid formulas.
- [Hope for Christians Who Are Bad at Habits](https://www.gospelforlife.com/hope-for-christians-who-are-bad-at-habits.md) - Spiritual growth doesn't require natural habit-forming abilities.
- [Become Who You Already Are](https://www.gospelforlife.com/become-who-you-already-are.md) - Christian growth is not about achieving a new identity through self-improvement, but about living out the transformed identity that God has already given believers through Christ's death and resurrection.
- [We’re All Beginners at Prayer](https://www.gospelforlife.com/were-all-beginners-at-prayer.md) - Prayer is not about expertise or eloquence but about humble, heartfelt communication with God, who welcomes us as we are.
- [When You Don't Feel Like Going to Church](https://www.gospelforlife.com/when-you-dont-feel-like-going-to-church.md) - Sometimes the most meaningful worship happens when we show up despite reluctance, allowing God to meet us in our weakness through the church community he designed for our spiritual formation.
- [The Problem With Habits (and Why We Still Need Them)](https://www.gospelforlife.com/the-problem-with-habits-and-why-we-still-need-them.md) - Spiritual disciplines, while necessary, risk becoming empty routines that distract from their true purpose: bringing us closer to God.
- [The Journey of Progressive Sanctification](https://www.gospelforlife.com/the-journey-of-progressive-sanctification.md) - In a world obsessed with instant results, discover why God intentionally designed your spiritual growth to be an imperfect journey rather than an immediate transformation.
- [A Beginner’s Guide to Reading the Bible](https://www.gospelforlife.com/a-beginners-guide-to-reading-the-bible.md) - Reading the Bible can be hard. Here's how to get started.
- [The Hidden Value of Church](https://www.gospelforlife.com/the-hidden-value-of-church.md) - The church might be the most underrated and under-appreciated way to grow spiritually.
- [Building a Stronger Prayer Life](https://www.gospelforlife.com/building-a-stronger-prayer-life.md) - Discover how to transform your prayer life from a daily struggle into a profound, joy-filled conversation with a Father who deeply cares about every detail of your life.
- [Finding Your Rhythm in Bible Reading: A Beginner's Guide](https://www.gospelforlife.com/finding-your-rhythm-in-bible-reading-a-beginners-guide.md) - Reading the Bible consistently will transform your life. Here's how to get started.
- [Maintaining Your Spiritual Health During Christmas](https://www.gospelforlife.com/maintaining-your-spiritual-health-during-christmas.md) - During Christmas, protect your spiritual well-being by managing your time wisely and staying focused on Jesus.
- [Jonathan Edwards and the Body: Integrating Physical Health into Spiritual Life](https://www.gospelforlife.com/jonathan-edwards-and-the-body-integrating-physical-health-into-spiritual-life.md) - In the latest episode of the Gospel for Life podcast, Myles Holmes and Darryl Dash discuss how Jonathan Edwards combined physical health practices—such as diet, sleep, and exercise—with spiritual discipline, stressing the need to honor God with our bodies without being legalistic.
- [Home with God](https://www.gospelforlife.com/home-with-god.md) - Discover the profound reality of being spiritually united with Christ, using the metaphor of being "home" with God.
- [Navigating Discipleship in a Post-Everything World: Insights from Daniel Im](https://www.gospelforlife.com/navigating-discipleship-in-a-post-everything-world-insights-from-daniel-im.md) - Daniel Im discusses the increasing spiritual openness among younger generations, urging the church to adapt its discipleship and leadership strategies in a post-everything world.
- [The Power of Small: Celebrating Effective Ministry in Small Congregations](https://www.gospelforlife.com/the-power-of-small-celebrating-effective-ministry-in-small-congregations.md) - In the latest Gospel for Life podcast, host Darryl Dash and guest Karl Vaters talk about the importance of shifting focus from numerical growth in churches.
- [What’s Ahead for Gospel for Life](https://www.gospelforlife.com/whats-ahead-for-gospel-for-life.md) - Where we've been, and where we're going
- [Season 5 Recap](https://www.gospelforlife.com/season-5-recap.md) - Highlights from season 5 of the Gospel for Life podcast
- [Reprise: Why We’re Not Emergent](https://www.gospelforlife.com/reprise-why-were-not-emergent.md) - A look back at a 2008 interview with Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck
- [The Beauty of Small Churches](https://www.gospelforlife.com/the-beauty-of-small-churches.md) - It's time to rediscover the beauty of small churches.
- [The Unwavering Pastor](https://www.gospelforlife.com/the-unwavering-pastor.md) - Uncover the significance of 2 Timothy and 2 Corinthians for pastors dealing with suffering in ministry.
- [Introducing Early Church History](https://www.gospelforlife.com/introducing-early-church-history.md) - Perry Edwards helps us understand the first 500 years of church history, and why they matter.
- [The Influential Mentor: Learning from Howard Hendricks](https://www.gospelforlife.com/the-influential-mentor-learning-from-howard-hendricks.md) - Howard Hendricks equipped and inspired a generation of leaders.
- [The Lies That Bind](https://www.gospelforlife.com/the-lies-that-bind.md) - To live well, we need to be able to spot and reject Satan's lies.
- [Faithfully Present](https://www.gospelforlife.com/faithfully-present.md) - Adam Ramsey teaches us how to live each day fully and faithfully present with God and with others, content in every season of life.
- [Want to Grow? Pay Attention to These Three Things.](https://www.gospelforlife.com/want-to-grow-pay-attention-to-these-three-things.md) - Want to grow? Pay attention to these three dimensions of your life.
- [Taking No for an Answer](https://www.gospelforlife.com/taking-no-for-an-answer.md) - Blake Long wants to help you respond when God says no to your prayers.
- [Eyes Wide Open Into the Beautiful Truths That We've Been Given](https://www.gospelforlife.com/eyes-wide-open-into-the-beautiful-truths-that-weve-been-given.md) - We recover the wonder of the amazing truths that God has entrusted to us.
- [In Good Time with Jen Pollock Michel](https://www.gospelforlife.com/in-good-time-with-jen-pollock-michel.md) - We need more than productivity hacks. We need a new relationship with time.
- [Reading the Bible Better](https://www.gospelforlife.com/reading-the-bible-better.md) - George Guthrie wants to help Christians read their Bibles.
- [Earth Filled With Heaven](https://www.gospelforlife.com/earth-filled-with-heaven.md) - Christians from a low-church background do not have to be afraid of liturgy.
- [Sing Loud, Die Happy](https://www.gospelforlife.com/sing-loud-die-happy.md) - Jim Thompson wants you to see the importance of singing in the Christian life.
- [The Body and the Christian Life with Charlene Dash](https://www.gospelforlife.com/the-body-and-the-christian-life-with-charlene-dash.md) - Caring for our bodies is part of the Christian life.
- [Gospel-Centered Discipleship with Jonathan Dodson](https://www.gospelforlife.com/gospel-centered-discipleship-with-jonathan-dodson.md) - Jonathan Dodson talks about the gospel and discipleship within the church.
- [Discipleship in the Local Church with Jamie Strickland](https://www.gospelforlife.com/discipleship-in-the-local-church-with-jamie-strickland.md) - Jamie Strickland talks about leading discipleship in the context of a local church.
- [Heart and Habits with Dr. Greg Gifford](https://www.gospelforlife.com/heart-and-habits-with-dr-greg-gifford.md) - Dr. Greg Gifford talks about the role of habits in the Christian life.
- [Childlike Prayer with Jed Coppenger](https://www.gospelforlife.com/childlike-prayer-with-jed-coppenger.md) - Learn to pray like a child.
- [Prayers of REST with Asheritah](https://www.gospelforlife.com/prayers-of-rest-with-asheritah.md) - Learn a pattern that can help you to pray.
- [Gospel Smugness with Blake Long](https://www.gospelforlife.com/gospel-smugness-with-blake-long.md) - Blake Long wants to help us learn how to engage others with boldness and gentleness, bluntness and compassion.
- [Terms of Service with Chris Martin](https://www.gospelforlife.com/terms-of-service-with-chris-martin.md) - How do we live faithfully in a world of social media?
- [The 6 Seasons of Calling](https://www.gospelforlife.com/the-6-seasons-of-calling.md) - What's your calling in this season of life?
- [The Best of Season Two of the G4L Podcast](https://www.gospelforlife.com/the-best-of-season-two-of-the-g4l-podcast.md) - Download an ebook summary of season two of the Gospel for Life podcast.
- [Going the Distance with Rusty McKie](https://www.gospelforlife.com/going-the-distance-with-rusty-mckie.md) - How do we get started in building a Rule of Life?
- [Stability with Nathan Oates](https://www.gospelforlife.com/stability-with-nathan-oates.md) - We need to learn about the benefits of stability.
- [What God Has to Say About Our Bodies with Sam Allberry](https://www.gospelforlife.com/what-god-has-to-say-about-our-bodies-with-sam-allberry.md) - We might be finding it hard to understand the significance of the body according to the Bible, both now and in eternity.
- [Rediscovering Church with Collin Hansen](https://www.gospelforlife.com/rediscovering-church-with-collin-hansen.md) - It’s time to recommit to gathering together as brothers and sisters in Christ.
- [When Prayer is a Struggle with Kevin Halloran](https://www.gospelforlife.com/when-prayer-is-a-struggle-with-kevin-halloran.md) - Pinpoint areas of weakness in your prayer life, and take steps to overcome them.
- [Engaging the Bible with Dr. Michael Bird](https://www.gospelforlife.com/engaging-the-bible-with-dr-michael-bird.md) - Learn what the Bible is, how it came to be, and how we can learn to appreciate it on its own terms.
- [Rest and Refresh with Ashley Hales](https://www.gospelforlife.com/rest-and-refresh-with-ashley-hales.md) - This is the spacious life: finding true freedom in the good limits given to us by our good God.
- [Making Time with Reagan Rose](https://www.gospelforlife.com/making-time-with-reagan-rose.md) - Make time regularly for what matters most, including developing and practicing Christian life habits.
- [Introducing Season Two](https://www.gospelforlife.com/introducing-season-two.md) - Season Two of the G4L podcast is starting soon.
- [Twelve Principles for Making Disciples](https://www.gospelforlife.com/twelve-principles-for-making-disciples.md) - Major lessons from the first season of the Gospel for Life podcast
- [Walk With Me by Bill Mowry](https://www.gospelforlife.com/walk-with-me-by-bill-mowry.md) - It's time to declutter and deprofessionalize the Great Commission.
- [Surviving Religion 101 with Dr. Michael Kruger](https://www.gospelforlife.com/surviving-religion-101-with-dr-michael-kruger.md) - We must prepare young adults for the questions they'll face in college.
- [Getting Over Yourself with Dean Inserra](https://www.gospelforlife.com/getting-over-yourself-with-dean-inserra.md) - Key influencers are promoting a false version of the Christian faith.
- [Embodied with Dr. Gregg R. Allison](https://www.gospelforlife.com/embodied-with-dr-gregg-r-allison.md) - God created us as embodied beings. Our bodies play an important role in our relationship with God.
- [Hearers and Doers with Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer](https://www.gospelforlife.com/hearers-and-doers-with-dr-kevin-vanhoozer.md) - Doctrine is critical to the role of making disciples.
- [The Deeply Formed Life with Rich Villodas](https://www.gospelforlife.com/the-deeply-formed-life-with-rich-villodas.md) - But God wants us to be deeply formed: to live lives with both depth and breadth.
- [Discipleship and Gospel-Driven Ministry with Jared C. Wilson](https://www.gospelforlife.com/discipleship-and-gospel-driven-ministry-with-jared-c-wilson.md) - Discover a gospel-centered approach to the core practices of pastoral ministry.
- [Deep Discipleship with J.T. English](https://www.gospelforlife.com/deep-discipleship-with-j-t-english.md) - Discover how churches can establish environments and relationships where people can be trained, grow, and be sent as disciples.
- [A Habit Called Faith by Jen Pollock Michel](https://www.gospelforlife.com/a-habit-called-faith-by-jen-pollock-michel.md) - Our habits can help to build our faith.
- [The Wisdom Pyramid with Brett McCracken](https://www.gospelforlife.com/the-wisdom-pyramid-with-brett-mccracken.md) - With endless information at our fingertips, how can we cultivate a life of wisdom?
- [Eating Your Bible with Nate Pickowicz](https://www.gospelforlife.com/eating-your-bible-with-nate-pickowicz.md) - Despite the obstacles, you can learn to know your Bible and love it.
- [Discipleship in Our Time With Trevin Wax](https://www.gospelforlife.com/discipleship-in-our-time-with-trevin-wax.md) - Trevin Wax helps us think about discipleship in our time.
- [Introducing Gospel for Life Podcast](https://www.gospelforlife.com/introducing-gospel-for-life-podcast.md) - A new podcast starting on February 8, 2021

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