I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Then they will follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. They will be my people, and I will be their God. (EzekielContinue reading “Change is Coming”
Category Archives: Discipleship
Do You Know Him With Your Heart?
“You’ve been with me all this time, Philip, and you still don’t understand? To see me is to see the Father. So how can you ask, ‘Where is the Father?’” (John 14:9 MSG) It amazes me how someone can claim to know you for a long time, but not really know you at all. SuchContinue reading “Do You Know Him With Your Heart?”
Rest to Refresh
There’s a good reason why the good Lord created a day for rest and asked us to do just that – rest. And it wasn’t about fulfilling a religious obligation but to help us feel better – mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. As Jesus reminded the religious leaders of His day who were all aboutContinue reading “Rest to Refresh”
The Power of a Quiet Ministry
“Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations. He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, andContinue reading “The Power of a Quiet Ministry”
Rising with the Son
We are more than conquerors through [Christ] who loved us. (Romans 8:37 NIV) It’s been eight years since I launched my personal blog on Facebook. At first, Rising with the Son sounded like a catchy title for a Christian book I intended to publish. I still remember brainstorming a bunch of titles with my bestContinue reading “Rising with the Son”
Walk the Talk
“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say?”’ (Luke 6:46 NLT) Jesus’ followers still face a similar problem today. While giving Him the supreme title of “Lord,” we struggle with putting His words into practice. That’s why in his letter, the apostle James addressed this problem. HeContinue reading “Walk the Talk”
Hush, Little Baby
But for right now, friends, I’m completely frustrated by your unspiritual dealings with each other and with God. You’re acting like infants in relation to Christ, capable of nothing much more than nursing at the breast. Well, then, I’ll nurse you since you don’t seem capable of anything more. As long as you grab forContinue reading “Hush, Little Baby”
God Values Young People
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. (1 Timothy 4:12 NLT) While society sees young people as incompetent and immature, God sees great potential. In fact, almost everyContinue reading “God Values Young People”
Who Do You Say He Is?
Jesus and his disciples went to the villages near the town of Caesarea Philippi. As they were walking along, he asked them, “What do people say about me?” The disciples answered, “Some say you are John the Baptist or maybe Elijah. Others say you are one of the prophets.” Then Jesus asked them, “But whoContinue reading “Who Do You Say He Is?”
Rise Up!
A story is told of two women who were in desperate need of prayer while sick in the hospital. One said that her pastor never showed up, but he let her know he was praying for her; while the other said her pastor came, anointed her with oil, said a quick prayer and was goneContinue reading “Rise Up!”
