Disciples grow at different times and rates. Each person’s progress varies. Surges of growth are followed by plateaus. Backsliding to a previous level is possible in spiritual development. Spiritual growth does not occur alone. Christians help other persons grow. As a disciple, you should be aware of your opportunity and responsibility to nurture other people. You can learn to see beyond the outer appearance of persons to their ultimate potential for Christ. Jesus saw past the shifting sands of Simon