Posts Tagged ‘Jesus’
Who Is Jesus? 4 Questions That Uncover Who He Really Is
I used to think Jesus was unknowable, like a politician or a rock star. And then I encountered Him in a new way. Let’s ask four common questions and get to know Jesus the way we’d get to know a new friend, asking questions that uncover their story. It’s through these answers that we’ll be able to piece together the truth, answering “Who is Jesus?”
Read MoreHow to Break Out of A Destructive Lifestyle And Start Living On The Edge
BONUS: Access the entire Daily Discipleship Video Series 3 truths that describe what new life in Christ looks like Which words best describe your life experience since coming to faith in Christ — Exciting and adventurous? Fearful and uncertain? The Barna and Gallup research tells us that most Christians, though given a new life, still…
Read MoreLove as God Loves: How is That Even Possible?
During His last days on earth, Jesus gave His disciples an impossible order to “love as God loves.” “This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:12, 13 NASB). How can…
Read MoreDon’t Be “Troubled”: Set Your Mind on Heaven!
A lot of Christians are apprehensive about heaven. Part of this is a typical human reaction to the unknown. What is going to happen to me? What will it be like? How will I feel? What will I do? Our lack of knowledge is a bummer, and it’s unnecessary. The Bible has a lot to…
Read MoreThe Miracle of Easter Is Yours Today, Everyday
Easter has come and gone, and we’re starting week four of sheltering in place with a beautiful, sun-shiny day. I’ve been focusing on taking one day at a time during this coronavirus pandemic, but last Sunday (Easter) was probably my most difficult day since our quarantine began. My husband, Chip, and I have been keeping…
Read MoreDo You Know Who Jesus Really Is?
In the religious world today, many people seem to be asking, who is Jesus? Was he really a man, or just a myth? Was he just a religious guru, or God revealed in the flesh? There also seems to be as many opinions about Jesus as there are questions. All you have to do is…
Read MoreWhat Does it Mean to be a Christian?
The True Meaning of Being a Christian Do you know what it truly means to be a Christian? If one of your friends asked you this question, what would you say? Would you tell him or her, “Oh, it means that I start going to church?” Or, would you say, “To be a Christian means…
Read MoreWho Is Jesus, Really?
Who is Jesus? Is Jesus just a teacher, a good man, a prophet? Or is he the “divine Christ” inside of all of us? Is he someone who just came to this earth to enact some moral laws and to make the world a better place, or is he the person the Bible…
Read MoreWhat About My Friends Who Don’t Believe?
Will I Have to Give Up My Friends to Follow Jesus? Well, first, let’s look at this question a little bit. It makes a couple of assumptions, that if you really follow Christ, you’re going to become this boring, irrelevant person and your friends won’t be around you anymore. I’m not sure that’s true.…
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