spiritual maturity

The Body is For the Lord Not Sexual Immorality

The Body is For the Lord Not Sexual Immorality

When the Apostle Paul arrived in Corinth, the Lord Jesus appeared to him in a night vision and said: Acts 18:9-10. Do not be afraid any longer but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many ...
New Books to Help You Mentor Others: Introducing the Discipleship Series

New Books to Help You Mentor Others: Introducing the Discipleship Series

Jesus’s last words before leaving in the Gospel of Matthew were for his followers to make disciples of all nations (Mat 28:19). Would you say this commandment still stands today? Do you think this applies to you personally? Would you like to make disciples for Christ? If ...
Rely On God’s Strength

Rely On God’s Strength

When talking about strength it means to be tough, showing power to resist or to endure. Relying on God’s strength biblically means to rely on divine power rather than human ability. Our strength is limited physically and mentally. I can no longer do many things that I ...
Disagreeing Without Disintegrating: What Acts can teach us about the common conflicts of church life

Disagreeing Without Disintegrating: What Acts can teach us about the common conflicts of church life

Western culture is devoid of healthy conflict. In our movies, action heroes fight the bad guys to the death. In online discussion, we sling slurs: “Nazi!” “Fascist!” “Libtard!”, but in person, we frequently just go along to get along, telling ourselves that we don’t want to ...
Perseverance

Perseverance

When a large crowd came to Jesus, he spoke to them in a parable we now commonly call the Sower and the Seed that captures the four responses people have when hearing the Word of God: 1) they hear then the devil comes and immediately takes away the Word from their heart so ...
Better Self-Care; Better Christian

Better Self-Care; Better Christian

Romans 6:11. So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. In a recent sermon the minister gave an example of a dead man in a casket who loved Reese’s candy. He asked the question, “When a man is dead, if someone put a package of ...
The “Forgotten” Parable of Jesus

The “Forgotten” Parable of Jesus

By Jeff Deuble Jesus characteristically spoke in parables. Some, like the story of the Prodigal Son and Good Samaritan, are famous and well known. Others are often expounded on in sermons and Christian education, such as the parable of the talents or unforgiving servant. ...
Unlock Superhuman Self-Control with Two Simple Steps

Unlock Superhuman Self-Control with Two Simple Steps

Struggling to resist temptation or control your impulses? You’re not alone. Self-control is one of the most challenging yet  essential skills to master in life. And yet—with God’s help—you can do it. In this article, you’ll discover practical, actionable ways to strengthen ...
Being Resilient

Being Resilient

My cell phone tells me every so often that I am a candidate for falling. Evidently, the phone does not feel secure in my pocket. As I age, I look more and more carefully at my path ahead. I can be mad at myself or the universe that I am not as nimble of foot as in my youth, ...
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