What Was Jesus’ Mission? Luke 19:1-10 – Zacchaeus was a wee little man 1. Jesus came to SEEK and to SAVE the LOST. He went where they were. He ate and drank (GASP!) with them. He treated them like friends, not enemies. He knew WHO He was, so He wasn’t afraid of them changing Him. [...]
Archive for January, 2012
YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT
Posted in Real-Life Discipleship, tagged disciple, heart level, true disciples, zacchaeus was a wee little man on January 31, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
“And I Will Make You” – A Change in Our Character
Posted in Real-Life Discipleship, tagged discipleship, glorious riches, heart level, living sacrifices, romans 12 on January 25, 2012 | 1 Comment »
STEP TWO: HEART-LEVEL CHANGE 1. A disciple is being changed by Christ. “I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed [...]
Dear Liar: You Don’t Own Me
Posted in Daily Devos, WooHoo!!! Wednesday!!!, tagged disappointment, disciple, worth on January 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
“What did you expect? You’ve not changed. Nothing’s changed. You’re still the same awkward, ugly duckling girl with no self-esteem and no self-confidence. You’ll never be good enough. Pretty enough. Skinny enough. You’ll never be enough. Period. You’re not even adequate. You’re a failure. A failure as a wife. A failure as a mom. [...]
Step One: “Follow Me”
Posted in Real-Life Discipleship, tagged discipleship, fishers of men, follow me on January 23, 2012 | 1 Comment »
The Invitation to Follow “Anyone who wants to be My disciple must follow Me, because My servants mustbe where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves Me.” – John 12:26 NLT (Emphasis mine)”To follow means to acknowledge Jesus in His entirety. Yes, He is Savior, but He also said that to follow Him [...]
Real Life Discipleship: Week Two – What is a Disciple?
Posted in Real-Life Discipleship, tagged discipleship, fishers of men, jesus not religion on January 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Jesus invites us to be disciples A disciple is someone who chooses to willingly follow the teaching and example of someone. In this case, Jesus. “Follow Me, . . . and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19 1. FOLLOW: ”Follow Me” A disciple is some who follows Jesus as Lord. This means I must place myself under His [...]
Real Life Discipleship: Week 1, Day 2
Posted in Deeper Things I Am Finding, Real-Life Discipleship, tagged christ on the cross, garden of gethsemane, Gethsemane, jesus command, work of christ on January 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Jesus prayed the following prayer in John 17:4-9 in the garden of Gethsemane prior to His arrest and crucifixion. I have brought You glory on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do. And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world began. I [...]
Real-Life Discipleship – Week 1, Day 1 – A Heart to Make Disciples
Posted in Deeper Things I Am Finding, Real-Life Discipleship on January 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
So, last night was the first night of the new semester of the Timothy Initiative. My book this time is more like a Beth Moore study guide instead of a college textbook, so I am already comforted. :) Real-Life Discipleship class description: The proven tools and strategies offered in this study will strengthen you as [...]
