like. But I had a somewhat fuzzy picture, even at age thirty, of what I wanted my soul to look like. By the age of thirty, I knew only that I wanted to quit sinning and be closer to God. Apparently, I was not alone. Research has shown that fewer than one in five of those who call themselves “born again” have any measurable goals for spiritual growth.3 Many reported that their goal was to “become a better Christian” or “to grow spiritually.” However, they did not—in fact, could not—define what this