As we grow and mature as Christ’s disciples individually, His Word is very clear that we are also to be growing and maturing in our relationships with other believers.  Here are three more spiritual disciplines (See Practical Discipleship – Part 1) that help us grow in relationship with other Christ followers, together as His disciples: 1) Worship – God alone is worthy of our personal and corporate worship and praise: “You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself… Read More

God’s Word, living in Christ and written for us in Scripture, make it very clear what we are called to be as Christ’s disciples.  It is also obvious in His Word that this can only be done by His changing our hearts as we accept Him as Savior AND LORD.  So what does it look like?  If our hearts are truly changed and The Holy Spirit is dwelling in us, then how will we (and others) know?  How do we apply the Scriptural principles of... Read More

Discipleship is not only knowing Christ as Lord and exalting Him, it is putting ourselves in a position with our Savior, Creator, and Lord for Him to reveal to us who we truly are in Him!  As we make disciples we help others understand who they are in Christ and help them fulfill all He has created and called them to be—in life, in relationships, in community, and in culture. How then can we make discipleship not only a priority but also a reality in...Read More

"Without liberty, law loses its nature and its name, and becomes oppression. Without law, liberty also loses its nature and its name, and becomes licentiousness." —James Wilson (1790) We must be willing to stand for what is right and best and against what is unjust and harmful and not allow anyone to create a situation or culture that will destroy what we are working toward.  All three of the following issues must be given attention as we move forward.  We must be diligent, vigilant, compassionate... Read More

Systemic problem or other, I do know we have a heart problem…a human problem! For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders. (Matthew 15:19) And that is why we as Christ followers must lead the way by our faith in action…we have the solution and His name is Christ!

The modern church is on a sandy foundation. Three current realities need to change for God’s people to make disciples that impact and influence every part of culture: 1) Cultural relevance has trumped relationship.  2) Evangelism and conversion equals discipleship.  3) Programs can replace the brokenness of relationships. I believe most church leaders and attendees desire to follow Christ. The problem?  Read More

If Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords…and He is.  If Jesus Christ came to save all who believe in Him so we could be in a relationship with Him…and He did.  If you have received Him as Savior and claim to be in that relationship with Him, the only question that remains…are you submitting to Him as Lord of your life?  Read More

Title Gospel song from one of the albums that my Dad's quartet, The Waymakers, cut in the 70s! 

The False Kingdom – The Serpent’s Deception We’ve talked about Christ’s Kingdom and all Authority belonging to Him in heaven and on earth. We’ve looked at the absolute Truth that comes from Him as Author. Why aren’t we all on board? Why isn’t everyone clamoring to be a part of His incredible Kingdom of Truth and Love? Read More

We all need to be on the same page and that begins with a solid foundation.  That foundation must reflect the authority on which we base our decisions, and build our lives and relationships.  In other words the foundation, good or bad, is rooted in lordship and discipleship. Who is your Lord/lord (Christ as Lord or the enemy as lord)?  Who are you a disciple of?

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