Who gives us the words we need to say?
Here is my take: Oh man, this hits home with me. I think a lot. I am a thinker. So, …
Tag Archives: Matthew 10
Will we be persecuted by family and friends?
We know we will be persecuted. Jesus is clear on that. But by our family? Now that hurts. A disciple …
Is God all knowing?
Is God all knowing? Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; …
Can we hold back the flood of fear?
Fear can overtake us. Anxiety challenges our ability and attitude. Some days it is like a flood. Fear can be …
Is the cost of following Jesus carrying one’s cross?
Today the cross is an accepted symbol of love and sacrifice. But in that day the cross was a horrible …
Can fear turn into faith? Is there fear in love?
I have many things I am afraid of. God is God and Jesus is working with me to iron those …
Should we fear God?
What we know: Proverbs 1:7 declares, “The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge.” Until we understand who God is …
What does it mean to be a slave of Jesus?
What matters the most: Jesus is my Master. Jesus owns me. I am His slave. I should be happy with that …
Will our family have us put to death? Will we be betrayed?
God has a goal in mind for us. It could bring us into conflict with those we love most. Betrayal …
Will we handle betrayal well? What will our reaction be?
Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …
Are we slaves or servants? What does Jesus think?
Am I a slave or a servant? Yes! I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid, however, …
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.” ~Jesus
Am I a servant or am I a slave? I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid; …
“The one who welcomes you welcomes me, and the one who welcomes me welcomes him who sent me.” ~Jesus
Jesus gives me good news. As a disciple, if anyone welcomes me, they are welcoming Jesus and God. There is …
“Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul.” ~Jesus
There is a great conundrum around the issue of fear. God says that I should fear Him and that I …
“Fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” ~Jesus
I need to take God and His Son Jesus very seriously. There will be a day of judgement. There is …
As a slave, am I above my Master Jesus?
Am I a servant or am I a slave? I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid; …
“And whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.” ~Jesus
When Jesus saw the large crowds as sheep without a shepherd, His compassion led Him to teach them the things …
Denial of Jesus the Messiah — Will Jesus will deny us?
I can’t deny Jesus. It is very, very dangerous. I have been warned by Jesus. I don’t want Jesus to …
“Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death.” ~Jesus
God has a goal in mind for me. It could bring me into conflict with those I love most. Betrayal …
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.“ ~Jesus
Am I a Christian or a disciple of Jesus? I need to think this through. It is an important question. …
“The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” ~King Solomon
Proverbs 1:7 declares, “The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge.” Until I understand who God is and develop …
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.” ~Jesus
Jesus is my Master. Jesus owns me. I am His slave. I should be happy with that being enough. This …
“Don’t think you have to put on a fund-raising campaign before you start.” ~Jesus
The continuation of Jesus the Messiah’s mission is through his followers. Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit and sent …
Betrayal — It is a Part of a Disciple’s Experience
Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …
“The Master is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear?” ~King David
I have a number of things I am afraid of. God is God and Jesus is working with me to …
“Don’t begin by traveling to some far-off place to convert unbelievers.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear with his directions to me. I must take them seriously. I don’t think Jesus wants to be …
“Stand up for me against world opinion and I’ll stand up for you before my Father in heaven.” ~Jesus
Jesus didn’t come to make our lives easy. Most are enemies of God and his plan. Most days it will …
“Do not worry about how or what you are to say.” ~Jesus
Oh man, this hits home with me. I think a lot. I am a thinker. So, I think about what …
The Digital Ministry: The Connected Disciple wants to give it all
Over the years, many churches have developed a model to explain disciple giving, the tithe. Others have used a donor …
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