Category Archives: Discipleship

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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14 spiritual disciplines

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

“Train yourself to be godly”(1 Timothy 4:7). What does your training plan include? See 7 disciplines of abstinence and 7 disciplines of activity. 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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Two highly recommended books

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

1. The Contemporary Christian: Applying God’s Word to Today’s World, by John R. W. Stott I enjoyed every page of this book. I have returned to it a number of times and believe that it continues to speak with refreshing insight. I wish every … Continue reading →

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Why keep on praying (4 reasons)

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

This kind of prayer seems confusing so allow me to share some insights… 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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