Helping People Live Effective Lives
The Apostle Paul was asking one of the most critical questions a Christian can ask another Christian–are you in the faith? How do you know? The real issue here is what does it mean to test yourself or …
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Imagine the Apostle Paul coming to you with a thorn stuck in his flesh, metaphorically speaking, and wanting your help. What would be your primary goal as you try to serve Paul? Would you try to help …
[Read more...] about Discipleship Is Not Primarily about Changing Circumstances
Mailbag: Are the spiritual gifts to the elders sufficient to meet the church counseling needs? Should more elders acknowledge their God-given sufficiency to counsel? Listen to the podcast Our …
One of the bigger misunderstandings in the church today is how some people believe that a personal relationship with God is a private matter. To these folks, to follow Jesus does not mean that you …
[Read more...] about When You Can’t See What You Need to See
The gospel edge is a term I coined. It means you are allowing the gospel to cut away the things that hinder you from pursuing the Christlike life, which is the most dangerous and rewarding life that …
All Christians bring parts of their past lives into their new salvation experience with God. If they do not see these things, they will accommodate their old practices (Ephesians 4:22), and the …
[Read more...] about Anger, Alleviation, and a Quest to Be God
