Summary: Jesus teaches us as His disciples to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world for Him. This profound teaching calls us to represent Jesus in a dark world. Introduction In my last post, I concluded the Beatitudes by talking about being peacemakers and suffering…
Summary: We don’t like to practice the spiritual disciplines of confession, guidance, and service, but there is freedom in practicing them. We practice them out of obedience to Jesus. Introduction In my last post, I talked about becoming a lifelong learner as a disciple of Jesus. In this post, I…
Summary: As disciples of Jesus, we should never stop learning and growing. We have teachers and students, people we learn from and people we teach. This reciprocal relationship helps us become well-rounded disciples. Introduction In my last post, I finished talking about the spiritual discipline of evangelism by providing opportunities…
Summary: Many Christians don’t feel prepared, effective enough, or know how to share their faith with the lost. But Jesus commissioned us and the Holy Spirit gives us the boldness to witness and the strength to tell others about Jesus. Introduction In my last post, I talked about the four…
Summary: The four spiritual disciplines of submission, silence, solitude, and simplicity help us grow closer to Jesus and live for God’s Kingdom in the short time we have to live. Introduction seven In my last post, I described how the Holy Spirit is involved in worship. In this post, I…
Summary: The Holy Spirit is a powerful ally in our walk with Jesus. As disciples of Jesus, we need to get familiar with the Holy Spirit and grow in our relationship with Him. Introduction In my last post, I talked about Jesus’ statement about how we can worship “in spirit…
Summary: Jesus speaks with a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well and reveals Himself in new ways. To worship Jesus in spirit and truth gives us the clearest picture of Him, and an opportunity to worship Jesus in a fresh way. Introduction In my last post, I described ways we can…
Summary: We can worship God by using our minds, imaginations, and reasoning to discover more of His character and works. God rewards us for the time and effort we put into getting to know Him better. Introduction In my last post, I made distinctions between God’s goodness and His greatness.…
Worshiping Our Great and Good God Summary: God is both good and great. But these terms are not synonyms. They celebrate different parts of His character, and we can use both of them in worship. Introduction In my last post, I described how to learn the basics of worship. In…
Summary: Worship encompasses every aspect of our lives. It includes our thoughts, words, and actions. We must devote everything we are to Jesus. He deserves our faithful allegiance. Introduction In my last post, I talked about the weird prayers we pray to God. In this post and in some following…
