April 3 | John 19:25 “Now standing by Jesus’s Cross were His mother and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.” (John 19:25) Our society emphasizes recognition and acknowledgment. We’re so bad at having to do it that kids get trophies for anticipation. Even if they…
March 31 | Luke 9:23 “Then He said to everyone, ‘If anyone wants to come after Me, He must deny himself and take up His cross and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23) We often don’t realize the cost of discipleship, of the following and learning from Jesus. Nobody likes , suffering,…
Please enjoy this guest post on my website from Zeeva Usman about being rooted in Christ by knowing and living out our God-given identity in Christ. Just as a tree needs deep roots to stand firm against the storms, we must root our lives in Christ. This means anchoring ourselves…
Heavens Representatives on EarthTony Evans I have recently read one of Tony Evans’ other books and really enjoyed the read, so I wanted to try another one. I chose this one because discipleship is one of my favorite things to do and I am always trying to learn something new…
Summary: In my final discussion of how to be Conformed to Christ, I show you one way you can make sure you are continually growing as a disciple of Jesus into His image by filling out a spiritual formation plan and returning to it again and again to improve you.…
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…
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…
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…
Summary: Every disciple of Jesus needs to know the gifts and ministry they have in the body of Christ. So many Christians never find out what their gifts are. But God intended for us to know how to minister to each other. Introduction In my last post, I taught about…
Summary: We live in a divided world in so many ways. Jesus calls us to unity in the Church through the power of the Spirit. What does unity look like and how can we grow closer together in unity? Introduction In my last post, I looked at Biblical images that…
