How does Christian service help shape us to be more like Christ? Through Matthew's Parable of the Sheep and Goats we learn what it means that service done to "the least of these" is service rendered to Jesus. Just as Jesus gave His life as a ransom for others so the church is called to be shaped by Jesus in giving ourselves for the sake of others. By engaging in service, the church reaffirms that wholeness is found when mercy and justice overflow.

Want to take it to the next level? Consider one of the following resources:

Websites: 

• Practicing the Way
• Rule of Life
• Renovaré

Podcasts: 

• Practicing the Way

Books & Articles:

• "Renovation of the Heart" Dallas Willard
• "God in My Everything" Ken Shigematsu
• "Celebration of Discipline" Richard Foster
• "Practicing the Way" John Mark Comer
• "The Holy Longing" Ronald Rolheiser
• "The Pursuit of God" A.W. Tozer
• "What is Spiritual Formation" (article) Katie French
• "Spiritual Classics" by Richard Foster
• "Renovaré Community – Contemplative Resources in spiritual discipline"

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