We’ve previously discussed that the Modern Era, going back to the Age of Enlightenment, put much more emphasis on knowledge. Descartes’ dictum from that time period stated, “I…… Read more “Knowledge Puffs Up (What Is a Disciple, Anyway? –Part 2)”
Category: Grow in relationship with God
What Is A Disciple, Anyway?
If you were to have a conversation with some apple trees about being fruitful, and what that looked like, you certainly would hear about the kind of…… Read more “What Is A Disciple, Anyway?”
The Normal Christian Life
God intends for us to have and display His power each and every day. It’s the good news of the indwelling Christ—“Christ in you, the hope of…… Read more “The Normal Christian Life”
Abundant Life
Good news: eternal life starts now. We can expect daily abundance from the hand of the God who dwells in us—wonderful news for right here, today. Consider…… Read more “Abundant Life”
The Incomplete Gospel of Everlasting Life
Some believers have bought in to a truncated, transactional Gospel—one that promises something in the future, but doesn’t relate all that much to today. It looks something like this:…… Read more “The Incomplete Gospel of Everlasting Life”
Living Water
I’d like to continue one more post on the theme of “fulfillment” in life. How does God intend for us to be filled and sustained in life? A number…… Read more “Living Water”
Words That Bring Life
Jesus modeled a respect and dependence on the words of His Father. He once corrected the religious leaders in their use of Scripture: “You diligently study the…… Read more “Words That Bring Life”
How We Miss Out on Grace: Skin Deep Spirituality
Have you heard of the Sermon on the Mount? Many people consider these three chapters in the Gospel of Matthew some of the most profound spiritual teachings in all…… Read more “How We Miss Out on Grace: Skin Deep Spirituality”
How We Miss Out on Grace: Evangelical Hypocrisy
One of my sons-in-law grew up in a town where he observed religious people acting one way on Sunday mornings, but completely different on Friday nights. He…… Read more “How We Miss Out on Grace: Evangelical Hypocrisy”
Missed Grace, Duplicity and the 2016 Evangelical
There’s a noteworthy element of Jesus’ ministry that we can easily forget: His intended audience. Think about it. During Jesus’ 3 years walking the paths of Capernaum,…… Read more “Missed Grace, Duplicity and the 2016 Evangelical”