Posts with the tag “discipleship”

The Great Commission was never handed to professionals. If you know Jesus, the assignment already has your name on it.  Read More

Salt sitting in the shaker preserves nothing. Jesus did not ask you to admire the light; He said you are it.  Read More

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1God offers us peace that goes beyond understanding. In Mark 4:37–40, Jesus and His disciples faced a sudden storm on the Sea of Galilee. Even though the disciples were experienced fishermen, fear overwhelmed them and they thought they would drown. In the midst of the chaos, Jesus was asleep in the boat, showing His perfe...  Read More

"Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." - Matthew 28:19–20Jesus' Great Commission reminds us that truth is meant to be shared. We've been blessed to receive God's truth not just for our own benefit but so we can pass it on to others. This is both our privilege ...  Read More

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” - John 13:34The hallmark of our new life in Christ is not just better behavior or smarter choices; it is a radically different kind of love. In the Upper Room, just hours before His betrayal, Jesus gave His disciples a mandate that would change the world. He didn't just tell them to love; He set the st...  Read More

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” - John 13:34–35How did Christ love? His love was not passive or sentimental; it was active, sacrificial, and unconditional. He loved the people who were overlooked by society. He touched the unclean, ate with sinners, and we...  Read More

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way. – Psalm 139:23-24Encountering Jesus always involves an examination of the heart. When the disciples heard that one of them would betray Him, their assumptions crumbled, and fear surfaced. This was not just about Judas. It was about every heart at the table.We of...  Read More

Deeply distressed, each one began to say to him, “Surely not I, Lord?” – Matthew 26:22When the Titanic set sail in 1912, it was called the unsinkable ship. It was the largest, most luxurious vessel ever built. Passengers boarded with excitement, confident in its safety. One crew member even claimed that not even God Himself could sink it. Four days later, it lay at the bottom of the ocean.The disc...  Read More

While they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.” – Matthew 26:21The disciples walked into the upper room expecting a good meal, meaningful fellowship, and a joyful celebration of Passover. They were reclining at the table, symbolizing freedom and rest, remembering God’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Everything about the night pointed toward joy and victory.Then ...  Read More

“When evening came, he was reclining at the table with the Twelve. – Matthew 26:20There are moments in life that change everything. Encounters we experience that are so significant that we walk away different than we were before. Most of us can name a few of those moments without much effort. The day you gave your life to Jesus. The day you were married. The moment you became a parent. Moments tha...  Read More

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” - John 13:35 It is possible to talk about faith and still miss it where it matters most. You can know the right verses, say the right things, and even believe the right truths, yet still struggle in real life. Discipleship always shows up somewhere practical. It shows up in how you speak when you are tired. It shows u...  Read More

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” - Matthew 5:14 It is easy to celebrate the moment someone becomes a Christian. That moment of salvation is real, powerful, and life-changing. But the Christian life was never meant to stop at a moment. Jesus did not just invite people to make a decision. He called them to live in a new direction. There is a massive difference...  Read More

“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world” - Matthew 5:13-14 Jesus was sitting on a hillside when He preached what we now call the Sermon on the Mount. He looked at a group of ordinary people, His disciples and a crowd gathered around, and gave them a brand new identity. He said, “You are the salt of the earth” and “You are the light of the world.” Those weren’t compliments. T...  Read More

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.” - Matthew 5:13 Salt does no good if it stays in the shaker. Jesus did not save you so you could sit still, stay safe, and keep to yourself. He called you salt. That means you were made to be poured out, scattered, ...  Read More

“You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world.” - Matthew 5:13-14 The people who gathered on the hillside that day (in Matthew 5) to hear Jesus teach weren’t elite or influential. They weren’t leading cities or running businesses. They were fishermen, laborers, and ordinary families just trying to get through life under Roman rule. Many of them probably felt powerless and unimpo...  Read More

"Do what you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you." - Philippians 4:9 The last piece in this journey toward a healthy thought life is all about imitation. Not imitation in the sense of copying someone’s style or personality, but imitation that flows from wisdom and humility. Paul is wrapping up this section in Philippians by telling the...  Read More

"And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians." - Acts 11:26 The word “Christian” gets thrown around a lot, especially here in America. To some, being a Christian is just part of their family story. They grew up going to church, raised by Christian parents, and maybe even believe they've been a Christian their entire life because that’s the environment they were raised in. But here’s ...  Read More

"Joseph took the body, wrapped it in clean, fine linen, and placed it in his new tomb, which he had cut into the rock. He left after rolling a great stone against the entrance of the tomb." - Matthew 27:59-60 The day between Good Friday and Easter is often overlooked. It is the day after the suffering but before the celebration. It is the in-between. The silence after the cross but before the resu...  Read More

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” - Matthew 25:40  On his first Sunday at a church of 10,000, a pastor decided to dress as a homeless man. His aim was to see how the congregation would respond to someone who appeared to be in need.  As he walked around the church’s perimeter, only three people out...  Read More

“I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” - Revelation 3:15-16   In His message to the church at Laodicea, Jesus delivers a powerful and challenging statement: “I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because ...  Read More

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” - Matthew 28:19-20   Are you more concerned with maintaining your current circle of friends or preserving the status quo in your personal life than with reaching out to those who might need to hear about Jesus? May...  Read More

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.’” - Matthew 16:24   In the journey of faith, the path of righteousness often demands significant sacrifice. Jim Elliott once said, "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose," and this quote encapsulates the essence of Ruth's story. Ruth face...  Read More

"When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, 'Woman, here is your son.'" - John 19:26   As Jesus hung on the cross, bearing the weight of the world's sins, His eyes fell upon His mother, Mary, and the disciple whom He loved. In the midst of His agony, He didn't forget His earthly responsibilities. Instead, He demonstrated profound compassion by ...  Read More

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." - Romans 12:1   In reflecting on the concept of sacrifice, I couldn't shake the feeling that there might be more to it than I initially understood. As we recently journeyed through the Christmas season a few months back, i...  Read More

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:19-20 Our mission is clear. We are called to make disciples of all nations, to baptize new believers, to teach them God’...  Read More

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:19-20 In the world of slogans and brand identities, there is one timeless message that transcends marketing strategies a...  Read More

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45 Servanthood lies at the core of Jesus’ teachings and example. In Mark 10:45, He declares His purpose on Earth: not to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. This verse reveals the heart of servanthood—the selfless act of putting others’ ...  Read More

“Moreover, we are found to be false witnesses about God, because we have testified wrongly about God that He raised up Christ, whom He did not raise up, if in fact the dead are not raised.” – 1 Corinthians 15:15  If Jesus didn’t live, die, and rise from the dead, then we are in a world of trouble. What kind of trouble? Well, our preaching would be in vain. Our faith would be in vain. ...  Read More

Some mission fields are the ones we'd rather avoid. Who is your Samaria — the place God is sending you?  Read More

The Great Commission doesn't end at conversion. Learn why discipling new believers is part of the call.  Read More

Jesus is the Vine and we are the branches. Discover the source of all real strength and growth in your life.  Read More

Lukewarm faith is more dangerous than we think. Discover why God calls us out of spiritual indifference.  Read More

Before the cross came the garden. Discover why Jesus modeled prayer in His darkest hour — and why we need it too.  Read More

At the table, Jesus gave us a way to remember. Discover the meaning behind the bread and the cup.  Read More

Following Jesus means going wherever He leads. Discover the cost and joy of a 'wherever' kind of faith.  Read More

God equips us with everything we need to do His will — right here, right now. Discover the grace to obey today.  Read More

There's a difference between a fan and a follower. Ask yourself honestly: are you truly a disciple of Jesus?  Read More

Jesus doesn't just work in us — He works through us. Discover how He uses ordinary people to reach the world.  Read More

It started with a simple invitation to follow. Discover how Jesus still calls ordinary people to make disciples.  Read More

Everyone needs a place to meet with God. Discover why Jesus withdrew to pray — and why we need to as well.  Read More