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What “Following Jesus” Means
A few years ago I was having coffee with a student and he asked a thoughtful question: “I think I know, but I have a hard time explaining it: what does it mean to follow Jesus?” I know what he … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, discipleship, evangelism, gospel, jesus, love, obedience, youth, youth ministry
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When An “A-” is an “F”
This past Sunday, one of the pastors at our church preached a powerful and encouraging sermon from John 1:35-51 about following Christ. As I listened, I was reminded about how radically different following Jesus is compared to other things we … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
Ten Practical Ways to Control Spending & Wisely Manage Money. As 2015 begins and folks are open to rethinking things, I thought this was timely. His conclusion is worth repeating: “It’s not how much money we make, but how we … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, application, bible, budget, conversion, discipleship, gospel, homosexuality, introvert, money, salvation, textual criticism, transgender
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Three Relationships Every Christian Should Have
Among the many important relationships you do have as a Christian, I believe there are three specific relationships* you should make a priority to have. You Need a Paul Paul was a mentor to numerous young men, two of which are … Continue reading
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Tagged church, discipleship, fellowship, friendship, love, ministry
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Would There Be a Difference?
C.J. Mahaney: Imagine I take a blind test in which my task is to identify the genuine follower of Jesus Christ. My choices are an unregenerate individual and you. I’m given two reports detailing conversations Internet activity, manner of dress, iPod … Continue reading
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A Throne & a Cross
In a day where there seems to be a lot of misunderstanding of what following Jesus actually entails, I found this simple point and illustration to be profoundly helpful. J.D. Greear writes: Jesus said following Him meant “denying ourselves” and “taking … Continue reading
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Tagged belief, cross, discipleship, jd greear, obedience, repentance, throne
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The Commendation Christ Gives
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ Matthew 25:21 Notice what Jesus will not commend His … Continue reading
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Tagged christian life, christian living, discipleship, faithfulness, obedience
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Disobedience is Obedience
As I have recently said, I just finished another summer camp for our middle school ministry. The camp’s teaching was centered on the theme of the True God and idols. The camp was called, One God: The True God Among … Continue reading
Jesus’ Most Unpopular Promise
The Christian’s life is completely built upon the promises of God. Christianity has its eyes set, not on the follower and what they do, but on the Triune God and what He has promised. The promises of God are the life … Continue reading
Can You Say, “Imitate Me”?
D.A. Carson asks, ““Do you ever say to a young Christian, ‘Do you want to know what Christianity is like? Watch me!’ If you never do, you are unbiblical.” Unbiblical? How so? Well, because Paul gives us many examples of … Continue reading
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Tagged church, discipleship, growth, mentor, pastoral ministry, pastors, Sanctification, teaching, youth
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