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Are You Willing

The concept of following Christ is found through out the New Testament. Understanding the cost of discipleship involves recognizing the sacrifices and commitments required to follow Christ. The expectations set by Jesus are often rejected by many, and the implications for … Continue reading

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We ARE God’s Agenda

July 4th is a grand day to celebrate and to remember the day our Nation was founded. That day is our National agenda. Today, however, is a new day, another day our Lord has given us to celebrate Him. And … Continue reading

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Saints or Sinners?

I have often heard folks say that we Christians are all “sinful and just a bunch of sinners.” However this indicates there is no distinction between Christians and the unsaved. Paul always addresses his letters to ‘saints, beloved, and brothers … Continue reading

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The Meaning of the Word “Disciple”

There is a growing number of church leaders deciding to change the biblical call of Jesus of ‘becoming My disciple’ to ‘become My apprentice.’ This is a serious error as these words are quite different, yet similar. The point to … Continue reading

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Disciple vs Apprentice

Is there a difference? Yes, there is a notable difference found in the definitions given in Webster’s 1828 Dictionary. The notable differences are: disciple: “an adherent to,” and within the apprentice: “bound by covenant to serve, and bound by indentures” … Continue reading

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The Way of Jesus

Until recently, my idea of the Christian life found only in Jesus is inclusive not only of the Gospels where He is found to be the Logos entering the life of being human but the entirety of the remainder of … Continue reading

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Being Conformed to His Image

This is most likely a question to be asked, “How am I to be conformed to the image of Christ?” May I suggest the very thing the Apostle Paul suggested, “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of … Continue reading

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Do You Know Where You Are Going?

Albert Einstein once said, “I do not know where I am going…”                                                      Billy Graham once said, “I know where I am going…”                                  Two very important men having influenced the world in many ways had an understanding of who they were, … Continue reading

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The Gospel Question(s)

Because Christians claim to have the truth about the most important questions in life, they also believe that Jesus Christ is the truth. We have presented ourselves at the front door, and our message of exclusivity is falling on deaf … Continue reading

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Where to From Here?

You and I are only enabled to know the answer in the Person of Jesus Christ. Do you recall the question asked by one of Jesus’ disciples named Thomas, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going. How can we … Continue reading

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