Embodiment
Formation isn't just about beliefs or behaviors — it's about the whole person. Your story, experiences, cultural identity, and personality are all part of the process of becoming.
Formation Resources
At Desert Springs, we believe that growth is less about having it all figured out and more about being shaped — slowly, honestly, and together. It's about God working in the whole of who you are — your story, your questions, your experiences — and drawing you into something deeper. We don't walk that road alone.
Understanding Spiritual Formation
Spiritual formation is the ongoing process of being shaped into the image of Christ — by the power of the Holy Spirit, for the sake of others. At DSBC, we believe this happens through four interconnected dimensions of the whole person.
Engaging in Scripture Practices
There are many ways to engage the Bible — from reading to understand the story, to slower, more contemplative approaches that invite God to speak directly into your life. Here are a few practices and resources to explore.
A Note on These Practices
These aren't meant to be duties or boxes to check. They're invitations — ways of showing up and creating space. Try one and see what happens. If it doesn't connect right now, set it aside and come back to it later.
Awareness Practices
These practices are designed to slow you down and help you pay attention — to yourself, to God, and to what's happening around you. They expand your capacity to notice what is life-giving and what is life-draining, and to meet God in both.
More Resources
kids/families
Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide for Your Child's Spiritual Formation
