The key to discovering life change can be summed up in one word: risk.
Jason Jaggard is the founder & CEO of Spark Groups and the author of the new book .
He calls for practicing the art of self-challenge, and explains how we can change the world and our lives for the better. How can involving a small group of fellow risk-takers energize us? And how is the essence of the gospel message centered on risk? We reflect on getting out of the rut and onto the right path, by taking things one small risk at a time.
So what is a “spark group”? Jason Jaggard unpacks the concept of a body of people dedicated to having a human conversation that moves away from a religious label.
Jason offers some tips to start implementing more risk taking in our own lives including his suggestion that we ask ourselves: “What’s one risk that I can take this week that benefits the world around me?”
Our faith places a huge emphasis on risk. We hear that at the root of all spiritual discipline is risk-taking. God calls us to take risks.
We practice bravery through taking risks. Through the taking, we listen for and can hear God in stunningly clear ways.
Jason spent time working with Erwin McManus and the Mosaic group in Los Angeles. He reflects on his time there.
So what things are worth taking risks for? We reflect on the bible’s message about being willing to lose our lives to gain them. While we’re at it – what role does the bible play in risk-taking?
How does this concept impact life’s big decisions like finding a mate? Does it change the way we view our role in the process? Though we often feel locked into our choices, the reality is that most choices are fluid.
