Category Archives: Following Christ

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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What does it mean to believe?

Posted on November 19, 2017 by

Belief is not merely an agreement with facts about God. Rarely is unbelief solely a matter of changing one’s mind about facts. Continue reading →

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7 resources for spiritual maturity

Posted on November 7, 2017 by

Spiritual growth requires looking ahead and looking back. Continue reading →

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