Are we disciples of Jesus? Are we learning?
Am I a Christian, a follower or a disciple of Jesus? I need to think this through. It is an …
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Are we disciples of Jesus? What does Jesus require of us?
Jesus was quite explicit about the cost of following Him. Discipleship requires a totally committed life: “Any of you who …
Is self-help any help at all?
What we know: God knows us. He knows that we miss His goal for our lives. Jesus challenges us to face …
“Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.” ~Apostle Matthew
I am a disciple of Jesus. That means I must learn from Jesus. Jesus was one a mission to preach …
“So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.” ~Luke
Do people speak highly of me as a disciple? Does it matter? My job is to please God. That should …
Discipleship — Is peace is a result for the disciple?
I am to be a disciple. That is the goal that Jesus has for me. Making disciples is important because …
Discipleship — The cost of Discipleship Involves a Denial of Self-interests and Desires
Jesus was quite explicit about the cost of following Him. Discipleship requires a totally committed life: “Any of you who does …
When I choose to obey Jesus’s call to follow and be a disciple, what will it cost me?
I want to follow Jesus’s call and be a disciple. What will it cost me? Am I prepared? There is …
“For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” ~Jesus
So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. “Enter …
For Church Leaders: Relevance is defined by how relevant the experience is
Why are you so skeptical? ~~Jesus (Mark 2:8-12 The Message) There are a lot of skeptical religious leaders when it …
“If you’re not willing to take what is dearest to you, whether plans or people, and kiss it good-bye, you can’t be my disciple.” ~Jesus
Jesus has a way of being clear. He leaves no doubt. In God’s world, God comes first. That is all …
“God’s kingdom is like a treasure hidden in a field for years and then accidentally found by a trespasser.” ~Jesus
Am I ecstatic about what I have found in God’s new plan? Am I prepared / willing to sell everything …
"Our Lord never requires the same conditions for discipleship that he requires for salvation." ~~Oswald Chambers
God brings salvation to us as an unconditional act. A disciple is a student who is learning. That is a …
"Our work is not to save souls, but to disciple them." ~Oswald Chambers
God has a mission for us to disciple. We are to create a learning environment where people learn to do …
“The Bible is a dangerous book of religious dogma used for centuries to oppress people” ~27% of Millennials agree
Do we hang out with Christians too much? Is our “religious language” irrelevant to most others? Do we use jargon …
