Discipleship: Training Followers
Discipleship is an opportunity to encourage new believers and invest in their spiritual growth. The Bible teaches us to tell others about Jesus Christ. Sharing the Gospel brings great joy, but our res...
Spiritual reflections to strengthen your faith
Discipleship is an opportunity to encourage new believers and invest in their spiritual growth. The Bible teaches us to tell others about Jesus Christ. Sharing the Gospel brings great joy, but our res...
God's invitation to the Kingdom is open to all, yet many miss it due to distractions and excuses. Just as Nobel Prize winners have missed life-changing calls because of misaligned circumstances, we often ignore God's call to eternal life through Jesus Christ. In the parable of the great banquet, Jesus illustrates God's generous desire to fill His house with those who respond in faith. This devotional challenges us to look past our daily excuses and take God's call seriously, accepting the gift of life He offers today.
Even in God's silence, there is a divine purpose: to redirect our attention back to Him. While figures like David and Job felt unanswered, God's silence is often an opportunity to examine our hearts and move from a feelings-based relationship to one rooted in steadfast faith. Silence is not abandonment; it is a season for spiritual growth, learning to trust His character over our immediate circumstances and recognizing His guidance through His Word even when we don't 'feel' His presence.
No matter what today brings, God has given every believer direct access to His help through the Holy Spirit. Have you ever wished you could directly access God anytime, anywhere? The good news is tha...
Facing difficulties allows us to deepen our dependency on God. The world's approach is to select the strongest and smartest people to get any job done. The Lord, conversely, uses those who have chosen...
“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.” (Romans 12:9) How deeply do you truly love others? This verse teaches us not to pretend to love, but to lov...
Being a good steward means receiving what God has given us and using it for His Kingdom. In the parable of the talents, we see that the master gives each servant a task to perform while he is away, pr...
As believers, we are called to be sensitive and attentive to those who are new to the faith. How should we make our decisions—thinking primarily of ourselves, or considering how our actions will affec...
When true faith becomes the foundation of our thoughts and behavior, it is visible to those around us. In today's passage, Paul was defending himself before the Roman governor Felix. He built his def...