Last week our family traveled to the upstate for my son to participate in a travel baseball tournament. He is expected to arrive at the field an hour before the game. During that hour I usually seek out a place to walk and pray before the game. Friday we played at a high school and behind the bleachers of the baseball field was the football practice field which was a great place for me to walk.

I made several laps before my attention was drawn to several places that had spots of dead grass. It was obvious that the grass had withered and died due to an object sitting on it for too long. God reminded me of the importance of moving.

On this Transformation Tips Tuesday let’s remember to continue to move so we can continue to grow. Julie and I often share part of a Walt Disney quote, “Keep moving forward.” Below is the entire quote.

“Around here we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward opening up new doors and doing new things because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” Walt Disney

As a Christian, are you growing? Are you moving forward and opening new doors? Are you striving each day to become more like Christ? That is our goal. We are to learn from mistakes, keep moving forward, and change as we grow more like Christ. What are some ways to grow as a Christian?

1) Create a daily routine/habit of spending time with God. During this time read the Bible and devotions. Pray. Be still and quiet as you listen to God.

2) Memorize scripture. During your devotion time, journal or write down quotes and scripture that stand out to you. Place your favorite ones on sticky notes or index cards so you can refer back to them throughout your day. Memorize scriptures that give you strength and comfort.

3) Read spiritual growth books. Check with your pastor, ask a Christian friend or even do a Google search on possible Christian growth and development topics/books.

4) Participate in a Sunday School class or Bible study. Sharing in a study with fellow Christians will not only help you but you can also help others grow. We all have different experiences and by sharing our Christian walk we can grow together.

5) Create the habit of attending weekly worship services. Worshipping with other believers will help you learn and grow. Joining in song will give you encouragement and hope. The sermon will give you new insights and direction.

This Transformation Tips Tuesday, examine your Christian growth. Most of all, keep moving forward! Don’t just sit still and do nothing. By sitting still the grass will die under your feet and you will become stagnant. Instead, move, grow, and become more like Christ.