According to Scripture, a disciple involves personal growth characterized by the following: 1) Putting Jesus first in all things (Mark 8:34-38)2) Following Jesus’ teachings (John 8:31-32)3) Fruitfulness (John 15:5-8)4) Love for other disciples (John 13:34-35)5) Evangelism – Making disciples (Matthew 28:18-20) In Luke 14, Jesus lays out the terms of discipleship. There were great crowds following Him. Everyone loved the miracles, healing, and free food. […]

“And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper.” 1 Kings 19:12 Many say that they want God to respond to them in a loud voice, a billboard message, or some other dramatic way. In 1 Kings 19 we read that after the great victory on Mount Carmel, the prophet […]

No matter what our culture says, #boys and #girls are different. Boys need a place where it is safe to be a boy! A place where #risk and #adventure are appropriate and routine – a place where their assertive, audacious, and adventurous nature is celebrated, not sequestered – a place where imagination can run wild and ideas don’t have to be explained and analyzed to […]

(a reminder for even me) 1. Is it true? 2. Do I have all the facts? 3. Is it profitable to say? 4. Is this the proper time? 5. Is my attitude right? 6. Are these the best words to use? 7. Have I prayed about this?

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