What does it mean to live the true Christian life?  Although there are many concepts about how to live for what God intends for our lives, we don’t have to wonder.  In this 1st episode in our mini-series, The Abiding Life, we look at what Jesus taught about what it means to live as Christ followers on this earth. 

1.Link for the book The True Vine, by Andrew Murray: https://a.co/d/7trtPXl

2. Link for 3 Daily Disciplines: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-walking-with-god-daily-disciplines/id1662424876?i=1000593509578

Jesus said He would be coming back.  What does that mean exactly and what does it mean for us as Christ followers? 

Referenced

1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated

2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible: https://churchsource.com/products/niv-charles-f-stanley-life-principles-bible-2nd-edition-comfort-print-holy-bible-new-international-version?variant=32397430194273

3. Link for 3 Daily Disciplines: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-walking-with-god-daily-disciplines/id1662424876?i=1000593509578

Have you noticed that many of the Life Principles are focused on the topic of adversity? It's probably because adversity is a significant part of life in this fallen world, including life as a follower of Jesus Christ. Listen as we look at what the Scriptures teach us about why God allows the valleys in our lives & how to walk, learn & grow through them.

Referenced in this Episode:

1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated

2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible: https://churchsource.com/products/niv-charles-f-stanley-life-principles-bible-2nd-edition-comfort-print-holy-bible-new-international-version?variant=32397430194273

No Christian has ever been called to “go it alone” in his or her walk of faith. Listen as we take a closer look at this important principle in order to grow and flourish in God's plan for our lives as believers in Christ .

Referenced in this Episode:

1. Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated

2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible: https://churchsource.com/products/niv-charles-f-stanley-life-principles-bible-2nd-edition-comfort-print-holy-bible-new-international-version?variant=32397430194273

Prayer is not just one more thing to try to fit into our schedules.  Listen and find out how making it a priority in our lives is the best way to actually increase productivity and peace and protect from wasted time and regrets.

Referenced in this Episode:

1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated

2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible: https://churchsource.com/products/niv-charles-f-stanley-life-principles-bible-2nd-edition-comfort-print-holy-bible-new-international-version?variant=32397430194273

3. Prayer #1 of 6: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-gods-plan-for-prayer/id1662424876?i=1000596332135

4. Prayer #2 of 6: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-the-pattern-for-prayer/id1662424876?i=1000597421003

5. Prayer #3 of 6: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/11-prayer-privilege-and-partnership/id1662424876?i=1000598495222

6. Prayer #4 of 6: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13-unanswered-prayer/id1662424876?i=1000599614041

7. Prayer #5 of 6: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-the-power-of-praise/id1662424876?i=1000600908504

8. Prayer #6 of 6: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/17-prayer-action-plan/id1662424876?i=1000602174635

What is God’s objective in adversity? What is the best way to respond to this inevitable part of life in our fallen world? Listen as we look at what God’s Word has to tell us about how to realize the adversity advantage!

Referenced in this Episode:

1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated

2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible: https://churchsource.com/products/niv-charles-f-stanley-life-principles-bible-2nd-edition-comfort-print-holy-bible-new-international-version?variant=32397430194273

The Bible tells us how we are to live as members of the Body of Christ.  In this episode we discuss the key to being able to live in God’s design and purpose for His Church.

Referenced in this Episode:

1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated

2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible: https://churchsource.com/products/niv-charles-f-stanley-life-principles-bible-2nd-edition-comfort-print-holy-bible-new-international-version?variant=32397430194273

3. Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Part 1 of 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/69-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit-why-what-part-1-of-2/id1662424876?i=1000626086512

4. Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Part 2 of 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/71-spiritual-gifts-part-2-a-more-excellent-way/id1662424876?i=1000626855665

5. Gifts of the Holy Spirit Test: https://giftstest.com/test

How can we experience the freedom, peace and blessed life Christ came to give us?  Listen as we learn what it means to allow God live His life through us.

Referenced in this Episode:

1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated

2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible: https://churchsource.com/products/niv-charles-f-stanley-life-principles-bible-2nd-edition-comfort-print-holy-bible-new-international-version?variant=32397430194273

3. Episode #5 The Abiding Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-abiding-the-key-to-the-christian-life/id1662424876?i=1000594980507

As the Creator of everything and everyone, God owns it all!  Why, then, does God ask us to give and be generous?  Listen as we look at what the Bible has to say about giving and that, no matter how much we give, we can never out-give God!

Referenced in this Episode:

1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated

2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible: https://churchsource.com/products/niv-charles-f-stanley-life-principles-bible-2nd-edition-comfort-print-holy-bible-new-international-version?variant=32397430194273

3. Episode #5 The Abiding Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-abiding-the-key-to-the-christian-life/id1662424876?i=1000594980507

God leads us and guides us often in ways we don't expect - ways that prove to be the most effective path. Our part is to act on His promptings and that's what this principle is all about!

Referenced in this Episode:

1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated

2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible: https://churchsource.com/products/niv-charles-f-stanley-life-principles-bible-2nd-edition-comfort-print-holy-bible-new-international-version?variant=32397430194273

3. Episode #115 Obedience=Blessing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/115-principle-21-obedience-blessing-30-life-principles/id1662424876?i=1000643984483

4. Episode #5 The Abiding Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-abiding-the-key-to-the-christian-life/id1662424876?i=1000594980507