Discipleship 2019

Key Verse John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.” Luke 3:11 (NIV) Short Reflection These are the words of John the Baptist in response to the fundamental question from his audience, “what shall... Read More

Key Verse Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you endured in a great conflict full of suffering. Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated. You suffered along with those... Read More

Key Verse We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of... Read More

Key Verse You have heard that it was said, “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:43-45a (NIV) Short Reflection “Love my enemies? You’ve got... Read More

Key Verse Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet,... Read More

Key Verse Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Luke 12:15 (NIV) Short Reflection Sometimes Jesus and His Father spoke most clearly and powerfully through just two words. “Follow me.” “Forgive them.”... Read More

Key Verse Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) Short Reflection Christie and I have traveled to some terrifying places: war zones, guerilla controlled areas, refugee camps, and more. People ask, “Have you ever been afraid?” Perhaps they expect us to say... Read More

Key Verse We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Hebrews 2:1 (NIV) Short Reflection I love strategic planning. What amazes me is that often organizations that are the most successful at realizing their vision and staying the... Read More

Key Verse And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics.” Luke 9:3 (ESV) Short Reflection In pursuing the upward call of God for us in Christ Jesus, the Lord revealed a practical strategy: travel... Read More

Key Verse How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah 52:7 (NIV) Short Reflection Feet are probably not the part of the body that ranks highest... Read More