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An Appetite for the Lord Most of us stopped talking about New Year’s resolutions around the same time we stopped keeping them. But there’s one resolve we as Christians should sustain — to intimately know Jesus and continually be filled with his Spirit. In the Spiritual Disciplines Handbook (see right sidebar), Adele Calhoun writes: “Jesus wants us to recognize that hidden in our desperations and desires is an appetite for the Lord and Giver of life.” We pray that all of us will continue to seek first the Lord as we live out our faith daily — at home, in our vocation, and in our community. In this Alumni Newsletter, read more about the ongoing process of spiritual formation and development. May Jesus meet us all in 2013.

Missional CFO Alumnus David Sutherland serves as the CFO for Morgan Stanley in Asia. Read how his renewed focus on following Jesus led to serving God’s global mission. Spiritual Nourishment Christ is our spiritual food. In this article from the HIS Magazine archives, former InterVarsity General Secretary C. Stacey Woods writes about the importance of feeding on Jesus. Read More        Made for Relationship When we think of spiritual disciplines, “community” isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. Read why small group community is a spiritual discipline alumni shouldn’t neglect. Becoming More Christ-Like God is the Potter, and we are the clay. Alumnus and spiritual formation leader Stephen Smith talks about how God uses spiritual disciplines to shape us into the image of Jesus. Read More More from InterVarsity » What is Sanctification? » Sabbath: I Am (Not) Lord » Job Posting: Link Staff Coordinator Urbana 12 Recap If you missed Urbana or want to relive your experience, we’ve got your covered. Watch the Summary Video or read President Alec Hill’s recap for a taste of the feast that took place.