When we are formed inwardly, outer issues do become much more manageable.

Everyone gets a spiritual formation. It's like education. Everyone gets an education; it's just a matter of which one you get.

The greatest challenge the church faces today is to be authentic disciples of Jesus.

Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens is at hand' (Matt 3:2, 4:17, 10:7). This is a call for us to reconsider how we have been approaching our life, in light of the fact that we now, in the presence of Jesus, have the option of living within the surrounding movements of God's eternal purposes, of taking our life into his life.

Unless you have already put God first, for example, what you will have to do to be financially secure, impress other people, or fulfill your desires will invariably lead you against God's wishes. That is why the first of the Ten Commandments, “You shall have no gods who take priority over me,” is the first of the Ten Commandments.

Make disciples. Surround them in the reality of the Trinity in a fellowship of disciples. Teach them to do everything Jesus says.

You really can't justify anything else but giving your whole attention to spiritual formation in Christ.