Your Coming of Age and Story of Sanctification

Read and listen to my new article at SOLA Network.

The coming-of-age movie is a film genre in which the main character goes through a maturing event that results in the protagonist becoming enlightened, entering adulthood, and beginning a new stage of life. They include films like The Tree of Life and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. These films are meaningful to us because growth is good and beautiful, and in fact, these stories are worth sharing and experiencing together.

But what is a Christian’s coming of age? How does someone grow spiritually? Is it tied to an event like baptism or communion? Does it take place at a retreat or on a short-term missions trip? What makes someone mature as a Christian?