About this episode

This episode explores how Christians can maintain their focus on eternity to achieve spiritual growth and avoid distractions.

Sometimes we focus too much on the task itself, like a young child walking with a cup of coffee, if we freeze up with every step it will jostle what's inside. When we pay attention to where we are going (eternity) we will walk with a natural gait and not spill the coffee. How do we keep our eyes on the Lord? In this episode, we dig deeper into how a Christian reaches perfection, or do they? Books mentioned on this episode: The Optimism of Grace by Cliff Sanders 1 Samuel

People in this episode

Host: Emily Downs

Topics covered

• Christian perfection
• spiritual focus
• eternity
• faith
• grace

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Optimism of Grace, 1 Samuel

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