What does a disciple of Jesus actually do?What is the discipleship call?The Bible gives several definitions, but Luke chapter 14 provides the clearest one.An individual who has submitted to Jesus Christ, who loves the Lord, and is totally devoted to Him is described as a disciple of Jesus in this passage.Therefore, the call to discipleship
What comes to mind when you hear the term “faith”?Whether you acknowledge it or not, faith is important component of Christianity.For instance, you have faith that a chair will support you every time you sit down on one.You are putting your faith in the chair to keep you upright. Being certain of what you are
What do you do while you’re waiting for God to lead you down the next route while still standing still? I’m going to increase my trust! I’m going to improve my spiritual connection with God. “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “Truly[a] I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into
We are constantly encouraged to have faith and trust God.That can be more easily said than done in some circumstances.We occasionally believe that taking matters into our own hands will make them simpler.Nobody ever claimed having faith would be simple, but here are some reasons why it will be worthwhile. God is aware of everything
A friend of mine was recently asked by a local youth pastor, “What’d you give up for Lent?” My friend quipped, “Lent.” I can’t help but notice a growth in evangelicals who want to celebrate Lent by “giving something up.” I’ve heard of Christians giving up sugar, soda, Angry Birds, and Netflix (ok, I made
Dear Roger, I worry a lot. My friends and family call me a “worry wart.” I have to agree with them. My worrying makes me miserable. Yesterday, our pastor preached about the time that the disciples almost drowned in a terrific storm on the Sea of Galilee. Jesus asked them, “Where’s your faith?” I work
Dear Roger, Why do I spend so much money? I’m trying hard to minimize my spending, but I always seem to spend everything that I make. My credit card debts are increasing every month. I’d like to have money to give to people in need and to support special ministries, but I never have enough.
Dear Roger, I think that if I understand how to really praise God, I will deepen my walk with Him and live a more positive, victorious life. The professor in my college Bible class made the comment that not all the words for “praise” in the Bible really mean “praise.” She mentioned that there were several different
Dear Roger, Romans 8:35-39 states several things that cannot separate the love of Christ. Sin is not mentioned. Can sin separate a person from the love of Christ? Can you comment on this? Thanks, Eric Dear Eric, Formidable is Paul’s list of things that could potentially separate us from the love of Christ: “trouble; hardship; persecution; famine;
Dear Roger, Where did Jesus go for the three days and three nights after dying on the cross? Did He go to hell and take my sins? I shudder to think that would have happened. Being without His Father on the cross with my sins laid on Him is so painfully, I just can’t comprehend
