Category Archives: Following Christ

Never give up on prayer

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

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

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Have you given up all your possesions?

Posted on December 3, 2018 by

What did Jesus mean “no one can be my disciple who does not give up all his possessions”? Continue reading →

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Why Pray? (10 reasons)

Posted on September 10, 2018 by

Why pray? The question can be asked from different perspectives. Consider 10 reasons for praying. Continue reading →

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It’s not the way you think it is

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

Delusional self-confidence based on self-accomplishment is not far removed from self-righteousness. It’s an insidiously deadly poison that can be… Continue reading →

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What Jesus did not do

Posted on May 1, 2018 by

One of the things I love about Jesus is his refusal to be defined by the prejudicial social pressures of his day.  Continue reading →

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True followers of Christ

Posted on January 13, 2018 by

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

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7 daily reminders for a great new year!

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

Life is daily. So we need daily habits that keep us focused and effective. Check out the seven I recommend here. Continue reading →

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