I often get asked questions like: “What should I do to get back on track spiritually?” “What can you recommend for me to grow in my relationship with God?” More times than not they are looking for the “silver bullet” book to read, or formula that will make them consistent in spiritual disciplines such as…
Tag: being a disciple
Remind Someone of Love and Grace
This week a close friend asked me, “How do you truly live as a son of God? Why is that so hard for me?” He asked it like I had completely figured that out. I have not. Not even close. But, what a great question. Not much in our culture teaches or encourages us “to live as a son or…
Learning to Be Known
Who really knows you? Who knows the things about you that you hope others never find out? Who has permission to ask you anything and you give them an honest answer? Who has the freedom to challenge your life? Who knows what truly makes you come alive? Who knows your dreams and is willing to help you achieve…
Being a Disciple, pt. 2
“Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in my love.” – John 15:9 To be a disciple of Jesus is to abide in His love. To be a disciple of Jesus is to understand that you are loved with the same love that is between the Father and Son….
Being a Disciple, pt. 1
I will never forget the moment when I realized that I was not a really a disciple of Jesus. There are many ways that “disciple of Jesus” can be defined. The basic meaning of a disciple is to be a learner or pupil. In the first century, being a disciple was not just about learning a…
Abiding in Jesus 