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

Life from God: Wisdom

Life from God: Wisdom

We imagine that wisdom is only for a select few, our leaders, those who become sages. However, when we read how our new life is described in Scripture, we find that wisdom is available in this life for all of Jesus’s disciples. Jesus offers wisdom to all of his...

Life Defined by God: Escape Temptation

Life Defined by God: Escape Temptation

In our previous devotional we looked at some big picture definitions of life from the Lord. In this video, we'll look at a specific aspect of this life that defines some of the protection the Lord offers us, and how we can take advantage of it. Passages referenced in...

Life Defined by God

Life Defined by God

One aspect of the gospel is that God defines life for us. Real and abundant life is defined by God. This is one of the reasons we study Scripture, so that we can see the specifics of how the Lord defines life and learn what it is we need to do to work with him, to let...

Encourage each other

Encourage each other

Using the talents and gifts the Lord gives us are key parts of our experiencing the abundant life the Lord offers us. Alternately, if we do not embrace and use our talents and gifts, then we will more likely experience frustration than abundance. Today, I want to use...

Jesus, Our Teacher even at 12

Jesus, Our Teacher even at 12

As an infant, adult, or even at 12 years old, Jesus is our teacher. The comments 12-year-old Jesus makes call us to a deeper and more all-encompassing life of faith. Jesus stays in Jerusalem after the family's annual trip, and is lost for three days. Once Mary and...

Jesus Has Begun a Good Work in Us

Jesus Has Begun a Good Work in Us

One of the primary themes of this letter from Paul is not mentioned enough, and it fits right in with our topic that Jesus makes all things new. This primary theme is that the Lord is at work in us. This topic rises from Philippians 1:6 and Philippians 2:12-13 where...