Recovery
Spirit filled disciples go through all the same events and trials of this life as everyone else does. The difference is the […]
Security v. Assurance
For a Disciple of Christ there should be no doubt about Eternal life. In John 10.28 Jesus said— “And I give unto […]
Maintaining when the bottom falls out.
Most people do not change— their surroundings do. For instance, when they receive gratification from a relationship change… then they do too. […]
Look Who’s Talking
Look Who’s Talking As a disciple of Christ you should be experiencing, on some level, the Spirit prompting you and speaking to […]
Going Public
As a disciple of Christ, shouldn’t we be bold and brave as a lion? Courageous like our leader? The problem with Christianity […]
Things That Kill Friendships
At the root of every bad relationship is Selfishness and Pride. They are both produced out of a profound sense of genuine […]
Substitutes
Did you know that approximately 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that […]
Surprise
The fruit of the Spirit is a natural by-product of being surrendered to the Spirit of God. Therefore our commitment must be […]
The Choice Is Your’s
In the community of believers, fellowshipping and sharing Jesus together and with others is where our growth is seen to be extended […]
Stop Trying So Hard
Premise: Modern christianity is in competition with New Testament discipleship. Believers today have become accustomed to this present norm. Working hard to […]
Proof
How do we know if we are, or are not, walking in the Spirit? In one word— fruit. Fruit in scripture has […]
Self-Identifier
Lately in my study I have been struck by the pen names and self-identifiers used by writers of scripture. The most remarkable […]
Self
Recently, I took a 2 week quietus from Facebook and social media in general. I have to tell you I’m better for […]
What Position Does He Hold?
A good leader knows how to filter requests. Some are looking out for the betterment of the organization, some on the other […]
Going Through The Motions
I believe every true believer desires in their heart to be Jesus’ disciple. I also believe they can fade out, have seasons […]
Hangry
Have you ever been hangry? It is a hungry feeling that develops a unique grumpiness until you finally eat, then all is […]
Why Do People Follow The Way They Do?
Jesus had a discussion in Mathew 22.36-40 about the most important thing. In this discussion, Jesus explained the most important thing is to […]
Wisdom
What is the wise thing for me to do in EVERY area? For the Disciple of Christ, nothing should escape this scrutiny. […]
I Don’t Want To
A volunteer versus a servant. Volunteers do just that… volunteer. Usually for the things that are “right up their alley.” Things they […]
God’s Anxiolytic
Change is at the heart of most of our anxiety. Something was moved, something was adjusted, something changed. But, the one constant […]