The Main Goal Is Not To Win Arguments

For Christians, the primary goal of learning and growth is not to win arguments.  Here’s a good way of putting it: “All followers of Jesus should remember that the purpose of study is not to accumulate facts or argue a case, but to know the living, risen Christ. He is not the culmination of a debate, but our living, loving Savior.” ~Dr. Rick Cornish

The Benefits of Doing Something New

Every now and then I do something that I’ve never done before—which is often uncomfortable.  But I find that in these times I’m forced to really pay attention and be fully present.  These are times of learning and growth.  And I believe that this kind of stretching is part of living the full, interesting and engaged life that God has for me.

Growth Requires Stretching

It is the nature of growth and learning that it requires us to stretch beyond our current level.  So, significant growth is almost always difficult in some way.  “There will be nothing learned from any challenge in which we don’t try our hardest. Growth comes at the point of resistance.” – Josh Waitzken, The Art of Learning