The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus

by Rich Villodas

What I want to propose is that there is a root system from which our lives and surrounding world would greatly benefit. A deeply formed life is a life marked by integration, intersection, intertwining, and interweaving, holding together multiple layers of spiritual formation. This kind of life calls us to be people who cultivate lives with God in prayer, move toward reconciliation, work for justice, have healthy inner lives, and see our bodies and sexuality as gifts to steward.

“The real question of Christian discipleship is not can I be your brother in Christ, but can I be your brother-in-law?”

is a longing to know and be known by God (on physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual levels)….

Sexuality

social sexuality: the longing we all have to deeply bond with others and to be seen and known, to know and to see.