Nothing less than life in the steps of Christ is adequate to the human soul or the needs of our world.
~ Dallas Willard, The Great Omission
Jesus gave us a complete picture of God, and demonstrated how we can experience vitality and fullness in our life with God (Col. 2:9, Jn. 10:10). The historical Church (Christians), despite its divisions and differences, has upheld the core characteristics of Christ’s life through what we now call traditions.
Taken together, these traditions help us envision a balanced spiritual life. They serve as a guide to help us take on the life of Jesus—to become like Jesus ourselves—and as a result to be transformed from the inside out.
Prayer-Filled Life: Our heart’s steady attention on God
Virtuous Life: Responding with integrity
Spirit-Empowered Life: Fueling our lives from the presence and power of God
Compassionate Life: Extending compassion in every sphere of life
Word-Centered Life: Living the life-giving message
Sacramental Life: Encountering the invisible God in the visible world