Most people in America, when they are exposed to the Christian faith, are not being transformed. They take one step into the door, and the journey ends. They are not being allowed, encouraged, or equipped to love or to think like Christ. Yet in many ways a focus on spiritual formation fits what a new generation is really seeking. Transformation is a process, a journey, not a one-time decision. David Kinnaman
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  1. Surprisingly, the Christian faith today is perceived as disconnected from the supernatural world — a dimension that the vast majority of outsiders believe can be accessed and influenced.
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