Do to others as you would like them to do to you. (Luke 6:31 NLT) It amazes me how quick we are to criticize the way people treat us and forget how we might have treated others. Jesus gave His hearers what has come to be known as the Golden Rule, “Do to others asContinueContinue reading “The Golden Rule”
Category Archives: Discipleship
Baby Boomers
By now you should have been teachers, but once again you need to be taught the simplest things about what God has said. You need milk instead of solid food. People who live on milk are like babies who don’t really know what is right. (Hebrews 5:12-13 CEV) The church is still experiencing what IContinueContinue reading “Baby Boomers”
Let’s Grow Up!
We must try to become mature and start thinking about more than just the basic things we were taught about Christ. We shouldn’t need to keep talking about why we ought to turn from deeds that bring death and why we ought to have faith in God…Let’s grow up, if God is willing. (Hebrews 6:1,ContinueContinue reading “Let’s Grow Up!”
Is It Worth It?
What will you gain, if you own the whole world but destroy yourself? What would you give to get back your soul? (Matthew 16:26 CEV) What if you could achieve or acquire all the things in this life, except a relationship with God? Is it worth it? Jesus asked and continues to ask His hearersContinueContinue reading “Is It Worth It?”
It’s Just a Dress
“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher. “Vanity of vanities! All [that is done without God’s guidance] is vanity [futile, meaningless—a wisp of smoke, a vapor that vanishes, merely chasing the wind].” (Ecclesiastes 1:2 AMP) I heard a story about a customer who had gone to a store to pick up a dress. Apparently, something didn’tContinueContinue reading “It’s Just a Dress”
Liked from Afar
No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. (Acts 5:13 NIV) In Acts chapter 5, we learn that sometimes people won’t join your circle not because they don’t like you, but because they’re afraid of what a relationship with you will cost them. After Peter called out AnaniasContinueContinue reading “Liked from Afar”
Are You Thirsty?
As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. (Psalm 42:1 NLT) Just as the life of the deer depends on water, our lives depend on God. Sadly, many people try to satisfy their deep thirst with other things, only to realize that God is the only One whoContinueContinue reading “Are You Thirsty?”
Be an Encourager
Joseph was one of the followers who had sold a piece of property and brought the money to the apostles. He was a Levite from Cyprus, and the apostles called him Barnabas, which means “one who encourages others.” (Acts 4:36-37 CEV) We all need encouragement. Words of encouragement can lift us up and help usContinueContinue reading “Be an Encourager”
The Generosity of God
“But he answered one of them, ‘I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give the one who was hired last the same as I gave you. Don’t I have the right to do what I want with myContinueContinue reading “The Generosity of God”
A Tribute to a Special Teacher
He spent his days in the Temple teaching… All the people were up at the crack of dawn to come to the Temple and listen to him. (Luke 21:37-38 MSG) I’ve had many influential teachers over the years whose names I can recall to this day. Not long ago, I had the pleasure of seeingContinueContinue reading “A Tribute to a Special Teacher”
Rising with the Son 