Tag Archives: Discipleship

Transformation of desires

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Spiritual transformation happens in a new set of desires. Consider five of these desires… Continue reading →

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Life is often a winding and troubled road

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The point of many biblical stories is to help us feel in our bones (not just know in our heads) that God is for us in strange turns of life. Continue reading →

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Not always Wonderful, Great, and Amazing

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Have we created a Christian culture that encourages expectations of uninterrupted happiness? Are we comfortable with being uncomfortable? Can we accept the fact that it sometimes doesn’t feel good to be a Christian? Continue reading →

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7 truths about God’s discipline

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Should this be part of all discipleship of new believers? Continue reading →

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Abundant life includes pain and struggle

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

It sometimes doesn’t feel good to be a Christian on the straight and narrow. 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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Give up all your possesions?

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

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

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The change we all need

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Deep inner change is necessary if we hope to address our deepest needs. Continue reading →

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10 essentials for followers of Christ

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

10 essentials for followers of Christ. Continue reading →

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He says he’s a Christian, but …

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

How can we know if someone is a true follower of Christ? Is it right to try to discern the authenticity of another person’s faith? Isn’t this a private matter between the person and God? Consider a few important reasons why … Continue reading →

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