Posts Tagged ‘Discipleship’
A Good Man or Good At Being A Man
Back in October 2022 I saw this question on social media: Would you rather be a good man or be good at being a man? How would you answer? First, we must ask, “What is a good man?” I did a Google search and found … 11 Qualities of a Good Man You Should Look…
Read MoreTrain Your Brain
There are lies we believe that derail us from who God wants us to be. Satan is the father of lies. He not only wants us to believe lies but wants to defeat our Christian lives with those lies so that we are of no good to anyone, including ourselves. What are some of these…
Read MoreBe of Good Cheer!
We live in challenging times, do we not? Perhaps, many might think “challenging” is a bit of an understatement. Truth seems to be such a rare commodity. We do not trust our government, the media, even one another. There is little in the way of civil debate over social or political issues. Rather, harsh condemnation…
Read MoreThe Glory of Godliness
An Abandoned Pursuit When was the last time you heard someone talk about godliness? Frequently, I hear Christians talk about being more faithful, loving, or active in church. But I can’t remember the last time I heard someone say, “ I want to be more godly.” Why is there so little interest in godliness? Perhaps…
Read MoreServant Leadership: The Humble Reality of Genuine Christian Leadership
Christian leaders must lead in a Christian way, Christ’s way. That means humble servant leadership. Humility is essential to spiritual leadership that pleases Christ. Jesus said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever…
Read MoreHow Are You Doing? Dealing with Loss
People keep asking me, “How are you doing?” Majesty Music’s sweet Susan Perry, head of customer service, texted me this morning: “How are you doing?” What to say? I finally came up with, “Ok. Better than not ok. Not as good as wonderful.” How do you respond after losing a close loved one? You fully…
Read MoreThe Gospel at Street Level
We often urge others to be evangelists, get out the gospel, be a witness, and so on. Most Christians would agree that our business is the Great Commission, but we often struggle with how to put it into practice. There are various barriers naturally in place that may seem insurmountable. For example, as an employee,…
Read MoreWhen A Ministry Is Being Maligned
(A Right Response to Rancor in the Ranks) The Psalmist sang, “This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes!” (Ps. 118:23) When God’s work is made evident by the gathering together of likeminded constituents, the construction of facilities, and lives being changed, God’s people ought to say, “This is the Lord’s doing;…
Read MoreThe Kind of People that God Uses
The Ideal What kind of men and women does the Lord use mightily in ministry? In answer to this question, we tend to think of individuals who seem very different from us. We might envision a strong, gifted evangelist who boldly preaches Christ to the masses. Perhaps we think of a rugged, pioneer missionary who…
Read MoreCain and Abel: Lessons on Jealousy, Conflict, and Redemption
The story of Cain and Abel is one of the most well-known and intriguing stories in the Bible. This story raises many questions, not the least of which is what caused Cain to kill his brother Abel. Family in turmoil is something we have all seen at one time or another. I have seen families…
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