What does God expect of us in regards to each other? Does He make us responsible for the actions of ourselves and others? Are we really supposed to be our brother’s (or sister’s) keeper? What does it even mean to keep your brother? Keep him from what?!?
Read MoreBefore God created us, He gave each one of us a specific purpose. In a surprising way, God used my son’s track career to bring this biblical truth home. Learning to run the race of faith.
Read MoreThe concepts of discipleship and mentoring are found throughout the Bible. However, you won’t find those terms in a concordance. So what are they and why do we need to worry about it?
Read MoreTitus 2 mentoring is a woman-to-woman mentoring program in which older women equip younger women based on the 7 principles found in Titus 2:3-5.
Read MoreA mature Christian woman doesn't consistently incorporate these habits into her life religiously or legalistically but as an act of love and a desire to draw closer to Jesus. Christian maturity is a process that happens one decision at a time.
Read MoreWe all have a Christian testimony to share but we aren’t all great storytellers. How to prepare to share your Christian testimony. Learn to prepare your story using three easy to follow steps.
Read MoreTraditional biblical fasts are important. But sometimes fasting alternatives are needed and we shouldn’t feel guilty about them. It doesn't matter to God what we fast, only that we are willing to set aside something we desire in the flesh for something only He can give us.
Read MoreBiblical judging is carefully weighing (comparing) the evidence of someone's fruit (their words and actions) to what God says in Scripture (meaning their words or actions do not contradict the Word of God). Ungodly judging ignores Scripture in favor of feelings and cultural opinions. Biblically judging the fruits of another Christian is no different than any of God's other principles.
Read MoreIt is a lie of the devil that we shouldn't judge. To reach people for Jesus and be the church God created it to be, we need to operate in righteous, biblical judging by carefully weighing the evidence of someone's actions against God's Word. The key is being careful who, how, and why we are judging someone. When we judge biblically with pure motives and biblical wisdom, it is an act of love.
Read MoreUsing the Bible as our plumb line to test everything is called biblical discernment. Biblical discernment is for all Christians in all situations. Practicing biblical discernment doesn’t make us unkind or critical. If what we test aligns with what the Bible says, we hold fast to it. If it doesn't align, we are to reject it.
Read MoreWhen you are new to a church, there are practical steps to take that will allow you to be a blessing without causing panic or overwhelm. As you take the time to build relationships first, you can easily add to what you are doing. Steps to take to be a blessing to your new church community.
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