Tag Archives: Disciples
Rediscover This Gift that Jesus Wants To Give You!
Jesus said to them: “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest for a while” (Mark 6:30). One of my favourite books begins with the simple statement: “Life had been getting increasingly hard, so I ran away.”
If Jesus Asked You To Follow Him…Would You Follow?
People seemed to follow Jesus wherever He went – to towns and villages, hills and mountainsides, streets and synagogues. Perhaps most went after Him to see the miracles and healings. Many might have been curious about his teachings. Some may
Life off Course? Are you in “The Rhythm”?
Here’s a quick exercise to try. For the next minute, list all the things God calls us to do with our lives. “Have faith”, you might say. Or pray. Or go into the world, befriend the lonely, heal the sick,
You’ve Read And You’ve Heard, But Who Is Jesus To You?
When asked who Peter thought Jesus was, he replied: You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus didn’t praise Peter for giving a smart answer. Yes, the Lord did bless Peter for sharing these words, but he
Ready To Get Out Of The Boat Yet?
Jesus said to the cripple he had just cured, “pick up your mat and walk”. To the prostitute, “go forth and sin no more”. To his fishermen disciples, “throw your nets into the water.” Jesus´ministry is one of action, of
Need More Help? Don’t Worry…Jesus Always Has A Plan!
A number of people today are in a desperate place in their lives. You may even be one of them. Are you in need of a financial miracle? Many are strapped financially or are in need of salvation for another
Tired Of Where You Are? Here’s An Invitation For You!
“Lord, give me patience and give it to me right now!” This was a frequent prayer my mother spoke over me frequently in my boyhood years. This prayer may say more about me as a boy than it does about
Christmas Came and gone; Will You Still Go Tell the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
Walking slowly from the church, we lifted our candles high into the darkness of the night. What a beautiful sight to behold. Those little lights were a symbol of the true message of Christmas as they glowed from our church
Christ Waits To Meet You When You Gather!
Why am I always so hesitant to gather? Why do I always see the distance I have to drive? The screaming kids I have to transport? The house I have to clean? The work I have to prepare? The things
Could Problems Be Because There is More Mess Than Ministry Going On?
In the middle of something beautiful, we are shocked to see an eyesore — a shocking revelation of ugliness in the midst of something glorious. A dead animal in the middle of a field of wildflowers stinks up the whole
Jesus Learned To manage Distractions, Have YOU?
People often wonder “why didn’t God help me?” “why didn’t God answer me?” “Where was God when I needed him?” Often the answer to these questions is that we allowed ourselves to become distracted. Some may say, No not me…”I
Jesus Responds Well to us Even When We Don’t To Him!
I didn’t like the preacher I sat by on the plane. I know, I know. You’re supposed to like everyone, but this fellow… To begin with, he took the seat next to me. I’d hoped it would stay vacant. The
