Simplicity – Session 6 – A Good Lesson in Real Love
A Good Lesson in Real Love This true story of Christlike devotion makes you want to love differently. by FAITH WHATLEY MY FATHER-IN-LAW suffered from Alzheimer’s for many years. We watched my mother-in-law care for him with strength and courage. As a daughter-in-law living eight hours away, I was not involved in his day-to-day care […]
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Building Relationships might be my favorite of the Signposts along the Discipleship Pathway. This is the Signpost that feels the most natural to who I am. I am an extrovert and LOVE getting to know people. I could surround myself with strangers for hours, and I would find so much joy getting to know all […]
Read MoreDISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 10 – BABY STEPS
Having a pathway for discipleship is important. It’s clarifying. It can give vision and direction for the future. Discipleship does not have to be complicated. If we want to engage in this particular pathway, then we should notice it is an intentionally simple approach to help people grow. A long obedience in the same direction. […]
Read MoreDISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 9 – LIVE UNASHAMED
Transformation is evident when a believer is transparent and unashamed in presenting their own life as being aligned with Christ. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek. Rom 1:16 https://media.blubrry.com/biblestudiesforlife/ministrysites.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/bsfl/Discipleology%20Ep9.mp3Podcast: Play in […]
Read MoreDISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 8 – BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
Our faith is personal but it is not intended to be private. Our horizontal relationships should develop just as our vertical relationship with God does. Transformation is occurring with relational maturity is evident in our lives. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Acts […]
Read MoreDISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 7 – SEEK GOD
Transformation is seen when our desire is to know God more deeply and experience His work more fully. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. Matt 6:33 https://media.blubrry.com/biblestudiesforlife/ministrysites.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/bsfl/Discipleology%20Ep7.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS
Read MoreDISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 6 – EXERCISE FAITH
Transformation is seen in believers when risk-aversion is set aside and our lives are characterized by faithful obedience to God’s will. I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who […]
Read MoreDISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 5 – SHARE CHRIST
Even with the need to live our the effects of the gospel, maturing believers know that speaking about the message is a necessity. Transformation is evident when we talk about Christ and the message of the gospel. But in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense […]
Read MoreDISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 4 – SERVE GOD AND OTHERS
Transformation is evident when personal needs and even dreams are set aside for the needs we see in others. Whatever you did for one of the least of the brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me Matt 25:40 https://media.blubrry.com/biblestudiesforlife/ministrysites.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/bsfl/Discipleology%20Ep4.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS
Read MoreDISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 3 – OBEY GOD & DENY SELF
Discipleship is the process of obedience to one who is in authority over you. Transformation can be seen when we progressively set aside earthly delights for kingdom priorities. If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me Luke 9:23 https://media.blubrry.com/biblestudiesforlife/ministrysites.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/bsfl/Discipleology%20Ep3.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
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