It’s probably no surprise to anyone that rates of teen depression in the U.S. continue to trend upward. Take a look at a teen’s social media accounts, and you will likely find expressions of disappointment and cynicism. Not in response to issues at hand, just a generally jaded outlook on life. Over the past few […]
Tag: Discipleship
Misconception 3: I Fight Satan for My Good
I’ve had a lot more interaction over the past few weeks about this particular Misconception than the other two combined. I think this is because of a miscommunication on my part as to what I was referencing when I mentioned spiritual warfare. So, in an effort to clarify my position, I want to make some […]
3 Misconceptions of Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual warfare is a reality, but the way we fight needs to be based on the reality of Jesus. Christian Author and Christian Speaker Jeremy A Walker helps us understand this concept in his latest post.
On My Last Leg
Do you ever feel like you are worn out? Do you ever feel as though you are on your last leg? I know we all feel this way sometimes, but I really have to believe that most of the time, we can do something about it. I think there are some lessons that can […]
3 Worst Mistakes I’ve Made as a Minister
There are a great many failures that I have made as a minister, but when I look back at my ministerial life, I am confronted with a few overarching themes that derailed the work of my church. I look back and notice that some, if not all, of these failures corrupt the message of the […]
Sharing Compassion
Sharing CompassionIt is important that we remember as Christians, that the compassion that matters, is that that extends to the people who least deserve it. I am profoundly interested in teaching my students to extend mercy and grace in the same way that it was extended to us. The Lord Jesus Christ died to save […]
Spiritual Power
2 Timothy 1:5-7 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on […]
The Passover Lamb
Passover LambYesterday was Lamb Selection Sunday, when traditionally, the Passover lamb was selected by a family to celebrate the passing over of the angel of death during the Exodus from Egypt. As our church was celebrating yesterday, our primary focus was on the way that Jesus selected himself as the Passover lamb to be sacrificed […]