Spiritual growth is simply increasing 

our ability to experience the presence of God.

That means finding pleasure in his company,

speaking humbly and lovingly with him, often.

I am the good shepherd.

I know my sheep and my sheep know me.

I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen.

They too will listen to my voice, 

and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.

Matthew 10: 14-16