Spiritual Formation Archives - MIKE & ANNE RIZZO

Crossbeam Perhaps you have seen the crucifixion portrayed in film, with Jesus carrying either a crossbeam or a full cross. Historical research seems to indicate wooden uprights as being permanent placements at Roman execution sites, while the convicted person only had the crossbeam roped to his shoulders to carry to…

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

Living on the Foretaste

The Ultimate Power Source We have tasted the heavenly gift...shared in the Holy Spirit...tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age. Heb. 6:4-5 (emphases mine) On a grand scale, we are living in the intersection of the ages. (see diagram below) Christ's first…

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

Fragrant Acts of Devotion

Act One - Pharisee's House "When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came…

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

Wilderness of Soul

Wilderness of Soul... I distinctly remember as a new believer, the first time that I felt as if God had left me. There I was, navigating an emotional valley, seemingly on my own. It was a weighty declaration as I recall, to tell a fellow believer that you were going…

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

Arriving or Abiding?

Arriving or Abiding? This phrase, "arriving or abiding", crossed my mind today, as I was pondering some recent ministry goals. Most of you are familiar with our book, Vertical Marriage: A Godward Preparation for Life Together, which was published in 2015. The book launch was an "arriving" moment, to be…

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

Intimacy With God

Intimacy With God God desires a close, intimate relationship with His children. The dictionary defines “intimate” as: belonging to or characterizing one’s deepest nature; marked by a warm friendship developing through long association; suggesting informal warmth or privacy." Not only is it important for us to learn how to develop…

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Breaking Faith

An Act of Treachery... Breaking faith is an act of treachery. Strong language for sure. Treachery is akin to betrayal, infidelity, disloyalty, even treason! Breaking faith can apply towards God and also towards one another. "Have we not all one Father? Did not one God create us? Why do we…

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Inspirational

Be Persistent in Your Resistance

The Same Answer Awakened recently by a howling wind at 3:00 AM, these words were clearly on my "inner audio" - Be persistent in your resistance. I instantly knew their source - a Bible verse that I had been meditating on for a couple of days. "When word came...to our…

Posted on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Armor of God – Summary

I've really enjoyed studying through the armor of God with you and will be writing a more extended version on this subject soon. Below is a brief summary/review. In case you missed a week, each section title is a link to the full blog on the particular piece of armor.…

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

God’s Plan

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek…

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Category: Spiritual Formation

Spiritual Formation

Crossbeam

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

Living on the Foretaste

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

Fragrant Acts of Devotion

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

Wilderness of Soul

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

Arriving or Abiding?

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

Intimacy With God

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

marriage

Breaking Faith

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Inspirational

Be Persistent in Your Resistance

Posted on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

marriage

Armor of God – Summary

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

God’s Plan

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo