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Discipleship
John Rosemond provides biblical advice to help parents as they train their children: Because it is the most character-building, two-letter word in the English language, children have the right to hear their parents say “No” at least three times a… Continue Reading →
O, do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men! Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks! Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle. But you… Continue Reading →
Many of us do not face the challenges the Apostle Paul faced as he was bringing the Gospel to those who had not heard. It was difficult and dangerous work and he needed a capable work force to accomplish the… Continue Reading →
God designs what we go through, we decide how we go through it. We don’t always have a choice about the circumstances we face, but we can choose our attitude in those circumstances. Viktor Frankl instructs us in Man’s Search for… Continue Reading →
If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea. Antoine de Saint-Exupery When you have… Continue Reading →
To my God a heart of flame; To my fellow man a heart of love; To myself a heart of steel. ― Augustine of Hippo Augustine gives us a comprehensive picture of what our attitude should be toward God, others,… Continue Reading →
What is the distinguishing characteristic of a disciple of Jesus? Your initial response may be to consider their spiritual life. How many verses have they memorized? How involved are they in Christian work? Although these are good practices, Jesus revealed… Continue Reading →
Years ago in flight school a friend introduced me to The Navigators Topical Memory System. I started memorizing two verses a week and God changed my life from the inside out. The Psalmist teaches us, Your word I have treasured… Continue Reading →
The short-term easy leads to the long-term difficult, while the short-term difficult leads to the long-term easy. There is a temptation to take the easy route and enjoy instant gratification, but we must remember that delayed gratification often carries the… Continue Reading →
There are many ways that people may go astray. As you look at your life, you may see pathways that have led you astray. God informed the prophet Jeremiah of two fundamental empty pathways that His people have taken. These… Continue Reading →
For about a year now, I’ve been dwelling on Psalm 23, particularly the metaphor of God as the believer’s shepherd. It is marvelously rich and comforting! Indeed, even Charles Spurgeon, the famous “prince of preachers”, referred to the verses of… Continue Reading →
The title of this blog post comes from a statement by relationship and marriage expert Dr. John Gottman. His research indicates that couples wait an average of six years of being unhappy before getting help. Couples have built up resentment for… Continue Reading →
We can learn a great deal from the prayers of the saints who have preceded us. This prayer was found among the papers of a young African pastor in Zimbabwe after he was martyred. His legacy continues on through this prayer, may… Continue Reading →
A godly mother creates a powerful legacy for her children. Temple Bailey wrote this classic article for Good Housekeeping Magazine in 1933, The young mother set her foot on the path of life. “Is this the long way?” she asked…. Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you think of the word grace? Some people may think of a blue-eyed blonde. A Christian may respond with a theological response of God’s unmerited favor. It’s important to have a proper understanding of grace,… Continue Reading →
