What if you believed that being a disciple of Jesus and making disciples for Jesus were important priorities of your Christian life? How might you live out these priorities? What would your daily life include? Before you begin feeling guilt or regret about things you know you should do, consider that God knows you (and…
Have you ever heard these words, “You have an assignment to complete”? Depending on who said these words to you – a work supervisor, a course instructor, a family member – could determine not only how you received them but also your level of engagement. When an assignment comes with clear instructions, realistic expectations, and…
Who do you follow? Culturally, the word “follower” is used with social media to identify those individuals who follow (or subscribe to) another person’s social media. “Followers” of social media do not necessarily correspond to the biblical use of the word “follower,” but there are some similarities between how our culture uses “followers” and how…
Why would you share your faith in Jesus with another person? No really, pause for a moment and consider why you would share your faith in Jesus with another person. Consider these reasons. Obedience. You may share your faith in Jesus because you feel obligated to obey God’s command to “go and make disciples of…
Have you ever said, “I just want to be free” or experience “freedom”? If you have ever thought you wanted freedom in this life, God invites you to be free and offers you freedom. However, you may misunderstand how and why God offers you freedom. God offers you freedom to live a life that He…
What if you wanted to follow Jesus by modeling a life of selfless service? What does selfless service look like in everyday life? In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus explained that His followers would be known by their service toward others – they would feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, show hospitality to strangers, clothe…
What are some ways people try to earn or grow their greatness? Or, when someone is called an influencer, what did they do to earn that status? People do many things to claim they have grown their greatness or influence, such as accomplishments, wealth, education, fame, titles, positions, and followers. However, Jesus earned His greatness…
Prayer is communication with God. Prayer is how you can remain connected to God and grow in your relationship with Him. Prayer is about being with God and choosing to talk with Him about everything. Prayer demonstrates you trust God. You trust God to hear your prayers and that God is interested and able to…
What do you know about prayer? Do you believe prayer is accessible to you? Would you consider prayer as important to your spiritual growth? Why? Learning what prayer is, why prayer is so important to your spiritual growth, and that prayer is accessible to you – hopefully, will motivate you to pray, so keep reading!…