Posts with the category “discipleship”
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Subtle Barriers to Church Growth
October 11th, 2024
Sometimes, I think we need to stop saying “God builds the church” as if it absolves us of responsibility. Jesus tells Peter in Matthew 16:18 (ESV), “...on this rock I will build my church, and the gat... Read More
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The Secret to Strength
September 27th, 2024
Our God is faithful. He stands with us in our distress, strengthens us in our weakness, and works through us to accomplish His purposes. Finding our strength in God is our blueprint for navigating the... Read More
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Down, But Not Out
September 13th, 2024
David’s life echoes the very heart of the Gospel, the calling of the poor in spirit, the forgotten and reviled, to inherit the Kingdom... Read More
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Untruths & Vindication
September 6th, 2024
Jesus constructively confronts and shuns inflammatory reactions. He calls us beyond instinctual self-defense into reconciling dialogue that heals breached trust through grace and truth spoken respectf... Read More
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Possessing the Promised Land
July 5th, 2024
God’s call to the Israelites to take possession of the Promised Land was not just an invitation to kick back and soak up the milk and honey. It was a charge to step into their divine inheritance throu... Read More
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The Path to Purpose
June 28th, 2024
Ever had one of those days, months, or even years where you wondered, “God, what in the world are You doing? This does not look anything like the vision You gave me!”... Read More
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The Intercessor
June 21st, 2024
Every believer has been granted the supreme privilege of communing with the Creator of the universe through prayer. Yet within the lives of some Christians burns an ember of holy desperation, a smolde... Read More
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Persistant Prayer
June 14th, 2024
In life’s darkest battlegrounds when all human effort fails, there remains one supreme weapon that cannot be impeded—the persistent, unwavering prayer of faith.... Read More
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Never Withdraw Your Hand
June 11th, 2024
How often are we like Saul, seeking God’s face until circumstances seem to break our way, then rashly abandoning our dependence on His divine counsel? When the path forward appears clear from our limi... Read More
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Prophecy Pt1 - Unaccountable Prophecy
May 24th, 2024
A troubling event played out decades ago involving a self-proclaimed prophet. This ‘prophet’ held strange theological perspectives, filtering everything through his personal lens. He existed as a lone... Read More
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Simplicity in Revelation
May 17th, 2024
In an era characterized by a cacophony of voices vying for attention and truth often obscured by the noise, there is a profound longing for simplicity and clarity in revelation.... Read More
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"We Are Perfect As We Are"
May 3rd, 2024
Though we all stumble, His grace abounds. He who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith. His strength is made perfec... Read More
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Colored Glass
April 26th, 2024
As followers of Christ, we are supposed to accurately reflect God’s image to the world. But how can we strip away beliefs that end up distorting the truth about God Himself, about who we are, and abou... Read More
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Navigating Surrender and Zeal
April 19th, 2024
True revival cannot be manufactured by human effort or clever techniques; it is a sovereign work of the Spirit, who moves when and where He wills. We cannot schedule or program revival, but we can pra... Read More
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The Manifest Presence of God: Embracing His Presence
April 12th, 2024
Developing an awareness of God’s abiding presence transforms mundane days into extraordinary communion.... Read More
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The Manifest Presence of God: Unveiled Glory & Majesty
April 5th, 2024
Encountering the manifest presence of God is the greatest privilege and most transformative experience available to believers. Though at times unsettling when the glory of His holiness is unveiled, it... Read More
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Unyielding Pursuit of God
March 29th, 2024
Allow nothing to supersede this sacred quest for communion with Christ. As you continually seek God’s power and presence, the transformational joy of finding Him awaits you. Lift your eyes in hope—the... Read More
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Seeking the Lord
March 22nd, 2024
God calls us to prepare our hearts through repentance, sow righteousness continually, and seek Him wholeheartedly. He promises to respond with a lavish outpouring of His righteousness that transforms ... Read More
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The Surety of God's Promises
March 15th, 2024
Throughout Scripture, God makes many promises to His people. These pledges demonstrate His faithfulness and point to the certain hope believers have in Christ. While human promises may fail, God’s gua... Read More
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The Father: Our Faithful Buttress & Strong Foundation
March 8th, 2024
Psalm 28:7 (ESV) says, “The LORD is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song, I give thanks to Him.” The Master Builder secures the scaffol... Read More
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Perils of Premature Prominence
March 1st, 2024
Though God has a purpose for each life, His flawless timing clashes with our impatient longing for instant visibility and elevation. Psalm 27:14 (ESV) exhorts, “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let y... Read More
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Embracing God's Call
February 23rd, 2024
Our choices and our legacies ripple forward long after we are gone. Together, may we set aside lesser ambitions and distractions to fully embrace God’s glorious plans and purposes. Though they require... Read More
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Overcoming 5 Excuses for "Why I Can Not"
February 16th, 2024
God has a greater calling for you. Though daunting, do not let fear cause you to shrink back. He will equip you, turning doubts into opportunities to shine His light. Take the next obedient step, trus... Read More
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The Dangers of Settling
February 9th, 2024
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to a life of purpose, one focused on building God’s Kingdom by making disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). However, the temptation often arises to b... Read More
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Embracing Kingdom Culture
February 2nd, 2024
As believers, our purpose and positions remain defined by eternal Kingdom principles rather than shifting cultural trends. Such a heavenly perspective provides the courage to uphold truth lovingly ami... Read More
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The Activated Christian
January 26th, 2024
Beloved child of God, the time has come to shed all that holds you back and take your place as an activated ambassador of Christ’s Kingdom. Though you feel weak, His strength is made perfect in you. Y... Read More
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To Know Jesus & Make Him Known
January 19th, 2024
Getting to know Christ and making Him known is an odyssey into abundant life. When we follow it wholeheartedly, we experience the unmatched joy of knowing Jesus fully and showing His reality to others... Read More
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The Vertical Embrace
January 12th, 2024
As we worship, may our hearts and minds ascend beyond ourselves to the infinite, glorious Being who is the ultimate focus and audience of genuine adoration. “Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name... Read More
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The Path of Focus
January 5th, 2024
Focus forms the thread that weaves divine purpose into each moment of life. Yet amid distractions, upholding attentiveness to God’s priorities demands ongoing realignment.... Read More
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Beyond Scraps
December 29th, 2023
When honoring God becomes our singular desire, our talents, our treasures, and our toil poured out in tribute, as His banner of love draws all people to partake of His divine goodness.... Read More
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Seeking Divine Guidance
December 22nd, 2023
Though requiring the surrender of control, the call to inquire of the Lord is no restrictive mandate but a liberating invitation into greater alignment with divine wisdom.... Read More
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Embracing Hope Amidst Death and Disease
December 15th, 2023
Today, we must acknowledge that it is universally true that in life, we will inevitably confront the harsh realities of death and disease, painful reminders of the brokenness in our fallen world. Yet ... Read More
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Understanding God's Discipline
December 8th, 2023
Understanding God’s discipline is crucial for believers, distinguishing loving correction from suffering. His discipline aims to shape us into Christ’s image, using trials as opportunities for growth.... Read More
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Navigating the Storm of Indignation
November 24th, 2023
The human heart is like a winding labyrinth, intricately weaving together our desires and frustrations. In its depths, the search for meaning often clashes with bitter disappointment. ... Read More
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Obedience: Beyond Hearing God's Voice
November 17th, 2023
He is the God of the great and the small, even down to the smallest of details. Scripture confirms that we are of much greater value than birds! Therefore, God will provide what we need each day if we... Read More
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Unity in Diversity
November 10th, 2023
Today’s cultural narrative of tolerance often reduces people to members of groups, ignoring their individual identities. In this view, someone’s character, tolerance, bias, or beliefs come solely from... Read More
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The Illusion of Self Creation
November 3rd, 2023
The idea that humans can create themselves ignores the Biblical view of human nature. The Bible teaches that God deliberately made humans in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:26-27). This implies huma... Read More
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Created in the Image of God
October 27th, 2023
Scripture reveals our core identity is found in bearing the imago Dei – the image of God. “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Ge... Read More
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Shift in Blasphemy
October 20th, 2023
Blasphemy has long provoked passionate disputes by attacking sensitive issues. Across history, religious beliefs and figures have been frequent targets of such blasphemous mockery and vulgarity direct... Read More
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Biblical Leadership Characteristics
October 13th, 2023
In our journey of faith, we firmly uphold the belief that every Christian is uniquely gifted and purposefully called. Guided by the words of Peter, who affirms that we are “a chosen race, a royal prie... Read More