Lots of great things are happening in my writing this week. I will soon be over halfway done with the holiday devotions that come in my devotional book that are not in the Daily Devos. That’s one benefit of getting the book. I can see daylight and the possibility of…
Summary: Jesus has made several ways for you to grow as a disciple of Jesus, to look more like Him. What are some of those ways to grow? You can use these models and methods to measurably grow in Christ. Introduction In my last post, I described the beauty of…
Day 1: Prayer Focus: Your Pastors | Hebrews 13:7 “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” (Hebrews 13:7) Pastors and spiritual leaders are special people who jump into the battle with us. They champion…
The Divine Discourse Blog is host to series dealing with the Christian life. I discuss and teach about the Bible, God, and Christianity. I have a pastor’s heart to serve you with this content, help you draw closer to Jesus, and become a better disciple. Who I Am and Why…
The Path to a New ChristianityDavid P. Gushee One of my friends said they had a positive experience from reading this book. I decided to check it out for myself. I had no background with the book or its ideas previously. Gushee presents a large work on what people coming…
I just realized I haven’t released an author news update for at least a couple of weeks. Sorry about that. I have had a lot going on. This week, I have gotten a little sidetracked. I started looking at next year’s projects, the things I did not get this year.…
Summary: Worshiping God is not just a personal experience. You can gather together with other disciples of Jesus, and it enhances worship both for you and for the whole body of Christ. Introduction In my last post, I talked about how to live in a faith community as a disciple…
A Biblical Response to Today’s Most Divisive IssuesChip Ingram Ingram begins the book by sharing examples of how our culture has gone off the tracks. The morals and understanding of right and wrong has gone by the wayside. He gives statistics that show how vast the chasm has come. In…
Summary: How do we get along with other Christians and unbelievers? Sometimes it’s harder than we can ever imagine. That’s why we need to show the love of Jesus even more in every relationship we have. Introduction In my last post, I talked about how to discover your ministry and…
an invitation to the unseen realmBlake K. Healy This is an interesting, unusual book. I have not read anything like it before. It definitely held my interest the whole time. Healy tells his story of having a gift to see the spiritual realm. He arranges the book around his personal…
