Allow Your Goodness to Thrive: A Plan for Sharing in the Divine Nature of Our God

Most of us settle for far less than God designed us for. We survive our days rather than thrive in them — forgetting that we carry the very image of our Creator, and that He has already supplied everything we need for a flourishing spiritual life.

His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness… (2 Peter 1:3)

In this warm, searching Bible study, Randy Collins draws on more than fifty years of teaching Scripture to walk readers down the path toward sharing in the divine nature of our God. Chapter by chapter, he takes an honest look at what it means to be made in God's image, the daily choices that shape who we become, how to train a conscience that can actually be trusted, the ongoing war between flesh and spirit, and the quiet, transforming reality that God makes His abode within His people.

The destination? A life where goodness isn't an occasional act — it's a nature allowed to thrive.

There's something disarming about a Bible study written by a man in his eighties who's still growing. Collins is a certified Master Gardener who has spent his retirement cultivating flowers and native plants, and he writes about the soul the way a gardener thinks about soil: goodness grows where the conditions are right, and creating those conditions is a choice we make every day. Written with the candor of eight decades of living and learning, this book will remind you of truths you may have forgotten — and awaken you to a potential you may never have imagined.

Each of the thirteen chapters closes with discussion questions, making this an excellent choice for adult Bible classes, small groups, or personal devotional study.

This book is a strong fit for:

• Adult Bible classes on spiritual growth and Christian living
• Small group studies through 2 Peter and the Christian virtues
• Personal devotional reading for any stage of faith
• New Christian follow-up and mentoring relationships
• Senior adult classes — written by one of their own
• Gift-giving for baptisms, graduations, and milestone birthdays

Product Details:

• Author: Randy Collins
• Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
• Format: Paperback
• Trim Size: 6 × 9
• Page Count: 103
• Chapters: 13, each with discussion questions
• Key Scriptures: 2 Peter 1:3–8; Genesis 1:26–27; Psalm 143; Galatians 5:16–26; Romans 7–8; 1 Corinthians 6:19–20; 1 Corinthians 15:52–54
• Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Nature, Image of God, Conscience, Holy Spirit Indwelling, Christian Virtues, Goodness, Discipleship
• Audience: Adults; ideal for Bible classes and small groups
• Class Use: Individual, small group, or full congregation