Discipleship

Take a look at the send-off of the very first Christian martyr, a precious witness for Christ named Stephen. And notice, if you will, the glimpses we are given into the reception he is about to receive in Heaven…

Throughout the Scriptures we find attempt after attempt to stop the Messiah’s arrival.

Sometimes it just seems easier to fight alone than it is to invite others into my struggles. I’ve also learned that some folks simply aren’t trustworthy.

These quotes from pastors and theologians capture the weight and beauty of the Incarnation for me.

These quotes from pastors and theologians capture the weight and beauty of the Incarnation for me.

We should seek the Lord’s will through the reading and study of His Word, prayer, and the wise counsel of others. I emphasize “wise” to discourage counsel only from those who automatically agree with us and are not committed to speaking God’s truth.

Thanks to the Lord Jesus, God is our Father. We may address Him as Father (what a privilege!) and trust Him to be a loving Father.

While increasingly accepted and encouraged in the business world, I wish it was happening more in church world. Instead, I find many pastors and church leaders threatened by younger generations, often resulting in keeping them from pivotal leadership roles and opportunities of influence.