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Grow closer to Christ

LEARNING PLAN

Grow closer to Christ

This plan is designed for believers seeking to move beyond surface-level religion into a deep, transformative relationship with God. It is ideal for anyone feeling spiritually stagnant who desires to cultivate authentic intimacy and Christlike character in their daily walk.

ByCommunity User
3 h 15 m
11 coursesUpdated 3 days ago
The Ragamuffin GospelKnowing Jesus Beyond Your Religious To-Do ListSpiritual disciplines handbook11 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed's proprietary AI to help you learn Grow closer to Christ with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Grow closer to Christ.

What You'll Learn

  • Shift from performance-based religion to a relationship rooted in grace.
  • Establish consistent prayer habits and spiritual disciplines for daily life.
  • Experience inner renewal of thoughts, emotions, and character.
  • Develop a heart that mirrors the likeness and love of Jesus.
  • Master the principles of mature discipleship and helping others grow.
  • Align your daily actions with your divine calling and purpose.

Discover the incredible grace that transforms your relationship with God from performance to authentic intimacy, learning to receive His love without earning it.

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The Ragamuffin Gospel

Grace for the broken: God's love needs no performance.

9 m
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Spiritual disciplines handbookYear with GodMoving MountainsRenovation of the Heart
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Knowing Jesus Beyond Your Religious To-Do List

Is your faith a checklist or a connection? Learn how to move from performing for God to a real relationship that changes your daily life.

22 m

Build consistent spiritual practices that create sacred space for God to work in your heart, transforming ordinary moments into encounters with the divine.

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Spiritual disciplines handbook

Practical guide to spiritual disciplines for deeper intimacy with God.

8 m
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New Morning Mercies

Daily gospel devotional offering spiritual nourishment and encouragement to trust God's goodness and live for His glory.

8 m
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Spiritual Disciplines HandbookYear with GodMoving MountainsDisciplines of a Godly Man
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Holy Habits for Spiritual Growth

Discover how intentional spiritual disciplines can transform your relationship with God, moving beyond occasional Bible reading to developing consistent practices that create space for divine work in your daily life.

36 m

Experience deep inner renewal as God reshapes your thoughts, emotions, and desires, making you more like Jesus from the inside out.

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Renovation of the Heart

Transform your spiritual core: become the Christ-follower you're meant to be.

8 m
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The discipline of grace

Grace meets discipline: preach the gospel to yourself daily.

8 m
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Disciplines of a Godly ManRenovation of the HeartSpiritual Disciplines HandbookYear with God
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Pathways to Christlike Transformation

Explore what spiritual growth truly means beyond Bible knowledge—a journey of heart transformation through disciplines, community, and daily life that gradually shapes us into Christ's image.

35 m

Embrace the costly grace of true discipleship, learning to follow Christ wholeheartedly while helping others grow in their faith journey.

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The cost of discipleship

A profound call to costly grace and radical discipleship in following Jesus.

8 m
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Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands

A practical guide for Christians to help others grow spiritually, emphasizing personal ministry and biblical counseling within the church community.

8 m
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If God Is Love, Don't Be a JerkThe Reason for GodGod Here and NowInstruments in the Redeemer's Hands
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Preaching the Expulsive Power of a New Affection

Stop trying to fix behavior through moral reform. Learn how to crowd out worldly desires by cultivating an overwhelming love for Christ in your church.

45 m

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Faith, Family, Marriage & Personal Growth

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28 h 23 m5 Sections
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Christlike love & compassion

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Christlike love & compassion

This learning plan is essential for anyone seeking to move beyond intellectual understanding of Christian love into authentic, lived compassion. It's particularly valuable for ministry leaders, caregivers, and believers who feel called to deepen their spiritual impact but struggle to consistently embody Christ's radical love in challenging relationships and diverse contexts. The journey addresses both the inward transformation and outward expression necessary for sustainable, grace-filled service.

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