Discipleship & Spiritual Growth
Faith and Works
In the last half of chapter 2 of James some pretty bold statements are made. These are the kind of statements that make me squirm in my seat. James asks the question, “Can faith without deeds (also translated works) save you?” Then he goes on to say that faith without works is useless and dead.…
Read MoreHow to Trust God
If you’re a parent, you know the importance of your kiddos taking you at your word. When I give instruction to my children, I am doing it for their own good. I have one child that takes all instruction as a directive and follows it down to the details. I have another child that considers…
Read MoreIs Your Prayer Life Missing This?
The other day I asked the question, “Have you prayed about it?” I could see they weren’t buying into the whole prayer thing. I knew the look because I remember when I sported that look when someone asked me the same question. “Yeah, I prayed about it,” I would respond, trying not show my frustration.…
Read MoreDo You Believe God Loves You?
We are made for love. Made to receive love. And made to love others. God is love and created the longing for love (more about that here) in us. When we draw on the love of God to fill our hearts, all the love from the relationships around us become overflow. The love God offers…
Read MoreYou Can’t Disappoint God!
You can’t disappoint God. Let me say it one more time. You. Can’t. Disappoint. God. Right now you’re either breathing a sigh of relief or you’re thinking I don’t know what I’m talking about. Disappointing God is a lie we believe that can cause us to move away from God. Our upbringing and life experiences…
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