Being a disciple of Christ requires a conscious, committed effort. We will never be effective disciples with a casual, unconcerned approach. It is a lifestyle we are called to commit ourselves to.

Also used the text of Ecclesiastes 4.

Giving God our first and our best. Giving before the harvest not after it.

"In all of my years of service to my Lord, I have discovered a truth that has never failed and has never been compromised. That truth is that it is beyond the realm of possibilities that one has the ability to our give God."

We look at Deut 6 and consider what our rhythm of life looks like as we seek to follow Christ in 2019.

Jesus is creating a people for God…ones that have a different set of standards and ones who Love Christ and the Gospel above all things.

Christmas is not about a hallmark feeling but a life-changing truth.

Jesus' return is a blessing to believers and judgment to unbeliever's.