Our Lord’s model of discipleship was to prayerfully choose twelve disciples. He invited them to come with Him and observe. The next step was to do ministry together. The third step of discipleship is to have them do the ministry, and He would observe.
Read MoreWhat do you gain through contentment? You probably won’t gain what your flesh craves, but everything your soul desires like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Read MoreAs long as you are focusing on what you don't have, you'll be unhappy. But when you begin to appreciate what you already have, you'll begin to experience the joys of life.
Read MoreHow our words reflect God’s image and shape the world.
Listening is a sign of wisdom and care. Simply by listening—both to others and during devotional time—we can grow spiritually and strengthen relationships.
Being slow to speak takes intentionality and practice. And it only happens when we are dependent on God and led by the Holy Spirit!
Read MoreHow do we go from where we are to a goal that seems impossible? We go through one intentional step at a time! Here are 7 tips for achieving impossible goals.
Read MoreThe Lord sets forth the roles and responsibilities in Deuteronomy. The concept of having checks and balances for positions of power is biblical and imperative for healthy leadership.
Read MoreWhat should we do when someone wrongly judges us and attacks our character? Should we be defensive, or follow Christ’s example?
Read MoreWhat a year we leave behind! What a year lays ahead! God is in control—no matter how out of control our years may seem to be. Let’s be intentional to not miss the opportunities the Lord has given us.
Read MorePeace is related to the internal order of our lives and not to the external disorder of the world. Peace on earth is what we want, but peace with God is something we already have.
Read MoreHope is the present assurance of some future good. David battled depression and wrote about it in Psalms. Through his writing we can see three scriptural ways to overcome depression.
Read MoreChurch discipline is a process described in Matthew 18:15-20 as a progression from personal confrontation to a small group confrontation to church-wide awareness. Even though it may seem painful, the goals of church discipline are godly and good.
Read MoreSuccess is knowing God, accepting His goal for our lives, and—by His grace—becoming the person He created us to be.
Read MoreWhat should we do when someone wrongly judges us and attacks our character?
Read MoreEvery believer has struggled with condemning thoughts, but when we put on the armor of God, we are putting on the breastplate of righteousness, which is our defense against Satan’s accusations.
Read MoreWhat you believe is demonstrated by how you live. People don’t always live according to what they profess, but they do live according to what they actually believe.
Read MoreGod already knows the thoughts and intentions of our hearts. So why not be honest with Him? Join Dr. Neil Anderson as he discusses important aspects of growing your prayer life with God!
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