This year, though, some of those early filers will have to wait a little longer for their refunds. Shortly before the holidays, Congress approved a stopgap measure that will prevent the alternative minimum tax from spreading to more than 20 million taxpayers this year.
Spiritual growth is identified by the fruit of the Spirit becoming increasingly evident in a believerâs life. When the transformation of salvation takes place, spiritual growth begins. The Holy Spirit indwells us (John 14:16-17). We are new creatures in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).
Tickle admits that it is unclear where the Great Emergence is taking the church, but she offers several intriguing prognostications. The perennial question of spiritual authority will be resolved in a way that properly recognizes both the Scriptures and the Bible-reading community.