Our church society seems to be predominately program oriented. Most have been taught that way.  Programs are good but tend to be focused on the symtoms, not the cause of lack of spirituality.  It is like most medical practices today. Quickly diagnose the symtoms, and prescribe something to releave the symtoms (or dare I say, hide the cause).  Spiritual formation or growth is something that is "modeled" and "caught". It is a lifestyle, a way of life.  We can train, educate, etc. to gain head knowledge, but without a "change of heart", our efforts are futile. The disciplines are simply the tools or means used to help use execise and strenghten our spirtual lifes. As we abide in the Vine (Christ), we the braches bear the fruit.   To sum up, Jesus taught by example, living and modeling the life and journey that we are to follow.  The best we can do is draw as close to Him as possibe and allow Him to live through us. As we model Jesus, we must pray that those God has joined us with, will catch the vision of Him and choose to draw closer.

HE IS LORD! PRASE GOD!