Category Archives: Disciple-making

Seven means for Christian witness

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

There is more than one way to be a witness for Christ. Continue reading →

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Can sinners fellowship with God?

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Four verbs are used to describe God’s provision for sinners to continue in fellowship with Him. Continue reading →

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Parable of the unworthy servant

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The attitude of true followers of Jesus. Continue reading →

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Unless you become like little children?

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Becoming childlike is not a reference to being “innocent as a child” or having the “simple faith of a child”. So what does it mean? Continue reading →

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3 ways we are tempted to live for ourselves

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

The Spirit and the cross correct all three ways we are tempted to make life about ourselves. Continue reading →

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Understanding God’s will

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

How can we know God’s will for our lives? Continue reading →

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Elentics and the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

All who care about reaching others with the goodnews of salvation must care about elentics Continue reading →

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The followers of Jesus look like this…

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

These eight blessings (which we call beatitudes) present a logical, interrelated sequence of the character qualities of normal Christianity. Continue reading →

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8 point mission statement for your life

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Who am I? Why am I here? What should I do? Who do I serve? How should I live? Continue reading →

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Never give up on prayer

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

Why does God allow perseverance in prayer to be part of our experience? Prayer is an appeal to one who can do what I cannot do and what others won’t do.

Consider two people from opposite ends of the continuum of power and privilege: a corrupt Judge and a persistent widow.
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