Aligning my will with the will of Jesus is not easy, even with age. We prefer our will to His, sometimes without thinking. As we look at five re-occurring Bible themes that address “my problem”, one thing we know for sure: disciple-making is His will. Making disciples whose will aligns with the will of Jesus to make more disciples is His Will. There is nothing like it! ..Why not make His will ours?
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This is the beginning of the end of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus now says that His hearers will have to make a choice about what He has been teaching. Sometimes the Bible indicates (as in Matthew 7:13-14) that only a few will respond positively to His teaching. On the other hand, the book of Revelation (5:11) says there will be a great crowd that nobody can count! So which is it? Or, what is the point?
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Fasting is a relatively common practice in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament and especially by people who had something of great importance on their mind that they wanted to bring to God. Want to get serious with God? Fasting is a good idea!
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The sending heart of God is evident in the Bible from before time began. Light, life and beauty all proceed from Him. His Words, plans, prophets and the coming of Jesus reveal the sending heart of God.
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This passage touches on a sensitive and historically controversial point for many Christians. How it is understood, communicated and practiced can lead to quite diverse expressions of the Christian faith.
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We have questions. God has answers. The Bible is our standard of truth. Where the Bible speaks clearly, we can take a stand and not waver. Where the Bible doesn’t speak clearly about an issue, we look for principles to apply. God cares that we ask.
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As Christians, we have expectations of what God should do for us. When He doesn’t come through as expected, we are often disappointed and wonder why….Is He really there? Or, does He care?
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Paul looks back on a lifetime of exemplary ministry – a legacy that inspires us today to live in a way that makes a difference for God.
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Parents have to be “in the game” as the ones primarily responsible for the holistic development of their children. A Panel of Parents (some professional educators & some not, but all parents who care deeply) share their perspectives on Schooling: Home, Christian & Public.
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