In this message, we discuss the importance and power of intimacy.

Here is an outline related to the material:
• Would you say your family of origin was/is intimate?
• Do you know how to increase intimacy in your life?

Self-Discovery:
• We must choose to continually Grow & Learn
• Our Stories need to be updated – for intimacy to grow
• God reveals Himself to us …
… and ourselves to us
• His Light helps us get free to draw closer
His Light shines on the good and bad things
• Intimacy involves shared experience and understanding. If you don’t
know yourself – if you don’t experience yourself – if you don’t like
yourself, you cannot have intimacy w/ God / others
• Discover Yourself – through Module 1 … do the module WITH GOD

Disclosure
• Self-Discovery without sharing is not intimacy
• Learn to share who you are with God – shared and agreed, perspectives
“Say it, Pray it” – the clearer, more precise and specific, the better!
• Learn to share who you are – appropriately – with others
Spouse, Family, Friends, Workmates
“Say” and “Live” who you are

Vulnerability
• Transparency vs Vulnerability
Vulnerability includes entrusting ourselves to others (risk)
to experience response, care, and support
Transparency can be honest sharing, but remains self-protecting
 It helps people understand you (or know about you), but it doesn’t
increase intimacy

Self-Control
• We must take responsibility for our lives to aim and invest our lives [and
change and grow]
• With the help of the Holy Spirit, we break through strongholds and create
new life patterns.
• Lack of self-control can be passive, blaming others, or circumstances, or
oneself for why we aren’t growing and investing.
• In the Curriculum, this relates to Roles, Purpose, Rule of Life, Pruning
and Strategic Planning

APPLICATION:
• Are you willing to take responsibility to develop intimate and loving
relationships?
• What are your next steps?

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https://greaterformation.com/
Email: Tom@GreaterFormation.com


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Clarity and Calling - God has a Plan and Purpose for Your Life!

In this interview, we explore:
* "The Resources of Heaven"...
* "The Power of Reflection" ...
* "God's Desire that You Be You - No More and No Less" ...
* "How You Can Understand Your Purpose"....
* Being "Miraculously Responsible" ... and more!

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You can connect with Coach Tom at:
https://greaterformation.com/
Email: Tom@GreaterFormation.com


P.S. ... If you are stalled in life, or particularly if you are in transition, here are two ways I can help you Get Clear, Get Focused and Be Fruitful!

1. Grab a Free Copy of my "4 Key Steps to Clarity and Fruitfulness" Document. It's a Blueprint to help you move ahead. Click Here


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I can help you Clarify, Plan, and take Bold Steps into Your Future. Book a Free 30-Minute Clarity and Fruitfulness Session with me: Click Here

In this podcast, Coach Tom interviews another longtime friend, Ron Walborn.

They discuss Ron’s faith pilgrimage, growing up as a pastor’s kid in western Pennsylvania, and experiencing an adult faith transformation in college.

Ron describes his experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit and church planting in Northern California.

Ron also shares how he has dealt with significant grief over the last year.

Additionally, we discussed his love for teaching and equipping people to advance the Kingdom of God worldwide.
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Dr. Ron Walborn is the Executive Director of Urban Initiatives for Asbury Theological Seminary in New York City. Previously, Ron served as a Professor of Pastoral Theology, Vice President and Dean of Alliance Theological Seminary and Nyack College (Alliance University) in New York City and San Juan Puerto Rico for 24 years.

He has a B.A. in History from Nyack College, an M.Div. from Alliance Theological Seminary and a DMin from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Dr. Walborn has planted and pastored churches in Connecticut and California. He has authored one book and numerous articles and chapters for other publications. He has lectured and spoken at churches, conferences and other events both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Walborn was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania in a ministry-focused family. Ron and his wife, Dr. Wanda Walborn have four married adult children and six beautiful grandchildren.

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You can connect with Coach Tom at:
https://greaterformation.com/
Email: Tom@GreaterFormation.com


P.S. ... If you are stalled in life, or particularly if you are in transition, here are two ways I can help you Get Clear, Get Focused and Be Fruitful!

1. Grab a Free Copy of my "4 Key Steps to Clarity and Fruitfulness" Document. It's a Blueprint to help you move ahead. Click Here


2. Work with me:
I can help you Clarify, Plan, and take Bold Steps into Your Future. Book a Free 30-Minute Clarity and Fruitfulness Session with me: Click Here