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Will we handle betrayal well? What will our reaction be?

January 27, 2021

Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …

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Are we slaves or servants? What does Jesus think?

January 12, 2021

Am I a slave or a servant? Yes! I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid, however, …

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“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.” ~Jesus

February 13, 2020

Am I a servant or am I a slave? I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid; …

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“The one who welcomes you welcomes me, and the one who welcomes me welcomes him who sent me.” ~Jesus

February 8, 2020

Jesus gives me good news. As a disciple, if anyone welcomes me, they are welcoming Jesus and God. There is …

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“Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul.” ~Jesus

December 9, 2019

There is a great conundrum around the issue of fear. God says that I should fear Him and that I …

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“Fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” ~Jesus

May 21, 2019

I need to take God and His Son Jesus very seriously. There will be a day of judgement. There is …

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As a slave, am I above my Master Jesus?

April 4, 2019

Am I a servant or am I a slave? I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid; …

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“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

January 3, 2019

When Jesus saw the large crowds as sheep without a shepherd, His compassion led Him to teach them the things …

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Denial of Jesus the Messiah — Will Jesus will deny us?

August 18, 2018

I can’t deny Jesus. It is very, very dangerous. I have been warned by Jesus. I don’t want Jesus to …

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“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

July 28, 2018

God has a goal in mind for me. It could bring me into conflict with those I love most. Betrayal …

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“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.“ ~Jesus

July 17, 2018

Am I a Christian or a disciple of Jesus? I need to think this through. It is an important question. …

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“The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” ~King Solomon

June 25, 2018

Proverbs 1:7 declares, “The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge.” Until I understand who God is and develop …

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“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.” ~Jesus

June 23, 2018

Jesus is my Master. Jesus owns me. I am His slave. I should be happy with that being enough. This …

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“Don’t think you have to put on a fund-raising campaign before you start.” ~Jesus

June 7, 2018

The continuation of Jesus the Messiah’s mission is through his followers. Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit and sent …

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Betrayal — It is a Part of a Disciple’s Experience

May 29, 2018

Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …

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“The Master is my light and my salvation —  whom shall I fear?” ~King David

May 16, 2018

I have a number of things I am afraid of. God is God and Jesus is working with me to …

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“Don’t begin by traveling to some far-off place to convert unbelievers.” ~Jesus

November 17, 2017

Jesus is clear with his directions to me. I must take them seriously. I don’t think Jesus wants to be …

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“Stand up for me against world opinion and I’ll stand up for you before my Father in heaven.” ~Jesus

January 12, 2016

Jesus didn’t come to make our lives easy. Most are enemies of God and his plan. Most days it will …

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“Do not worry about how or what you are to say.” ~Jesus

May 1, 2015

Oh man, this hits home with me. I think a lot. I am a thinker. So, I think about what …

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The Digital Ministry: The Connected Disciple wants to give it all

May 17, 2014

Over the years, many churches have developed a model to explain disciple giving, the tithe. Others have used a donor …

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