Tag: discipleship

A Sacrificial Life

Squandering life is wasteful. Sacrificing one’s life is noble “If you give up your life for Me, you will save it.” Luke 9:24 CEV My thoughts and comments today are about, “A Sacrificial Life.” This weekend our country will observe Memorial Day, remembering and honoring the men and women, and […]

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Sacrifice

Squandering life is a terrible waste, while sacrificing one’s life is a noble gift “I urge you, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual act of worship.” Romans 12:1 NIV. My thoughts and comments today are […]

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Nature and Nurture

“Christ in you, the hope of Glory.” Colossians 1:27 NKJV. Spiritual nurture is essential for effective and enduring change. My thoughts and comments today are about “nature and nurture” This morning, comments from my friend, Shane, prompted some reflection on the origin of behavior and development of character. It seems […]

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The Capacity to Regress

“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do.” Romans 7:15 NIV. Your capacity to regress to unprofitable behaviors is a besetting temptation. My thoughts and comments today are about “the capacity to regress.” At times, I am bewildered by how little […]

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Options and Expectations

“Much more is required from the person to whom much more is given.” Luke 12:48 TEV. Discipleship is the process of relinquishing more and more options. My thoughts and comments today are about “options and expectations.” I don’t really like that word, “required.” I would much prefer God used the […]

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