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Reflections on life as a disciple of Jesus, and training recommendations for Disciples

Why Jesus Came : Colossians 1:15-23

Why Jesus Came : Colossians 1:15-23

Scripture gives us many amazing reasons why Jesus came. In today’s devotional, we’re going to dive right into Paul’s beautifully woven comments in Colossians 1:15-23. From this passage we learn that Jesus came to: reveal the Father, be King of kings and Lord of Lords,...

Lent / Easter Devotional Series Intro – Why Jesus Came

Lent / Easter Devotional Series Intro – Why Jesus Came

Scripture tells us a wealth of reasons as to why Jesus came. We too often, as his disciples, highlight only a few of these reasons. In this series we will look at many reasons from Scripture as to why Jesus came. We will read passages, and as we read them together we...

Life from God is a Growing Life

Life from God is a Growing Life

When the Lord describes abundant life for us he tells us that this life is a growing life. In this devotional we'll consider a few passages that tell us that our life as one of Jesus's disciples is meant to be a growing life. This is an adventure of growth that lasts...

Jesus Doesn’t Invite Bystanders

Jesus Doesn’t Invite Bystanders

How do we partner with God? You may want to stand on the sidelines and watch for a while. You may feel like others are more qualified, or that they have a better sense of what to do. The Lord doesn't invite bystanders. In today's devotional we'll look at how we begin...

What does Partnering with God Look Like

What does Partnering with God Look Like

We’ve said that we were created to partner with God in his work, but what does that look like? We’ll dive into that today. Jesus refuses to be tied down to a to-do list when telling us what abundant life looks like. Jesus speaks in broad terms, as do the authors of...

Life from God: Created to Partner with God

Life from God: Created to Partner with God

God is constantly working to accomplish his loving purposes in the entire world. He created every person to be a coworker with him, and each other. He loves to involve every one of his friends. He’ll accomplish his purposes without us, if necessary, but then we would...