Discipleship Postures: Practicing Gratitude
November 24, 2024
The Distracted Christian
October 13, 2024
The many distractions of life Busyness vs. focus: choosing what is better Prioritize Christ amid the chaos Guarding your heart from distractions Practical ways to guard your heart Prioritize your spiritual growth Set boundaries on media and tech Practice mindful presence Guard your thoughts Reflection questions: What are some of the primary distractions in your… Read More »
The Comfortable Christian
October 6, 2024
The heart that hears but doesn’t respond Complacent leads to spiritual stagnation Breaking free from complacent: a call to renewal 8 practical steps for combating complacency Set spiritual goals Engage in regular prayer Study the Bible actively Serve others Create a spiritual routine Cultivate community Seek spiritual mentorship Reflect on your spiritual growth Reflection questions:… Read More »
Hope and Christian Grit
September 22, 2024
Peace: The foundation of hope Grace: Grit sustained by God’s power Suffering: The development of grit Hope: The promise that fuels Grit Reflection questions: What does it mean to be “justified by faith”? How does this lead to peace with God? How does the peace that comes from being justified with God differ from worldly… Read More »
Disciplines of relinquishing the self
May 22, 2022
Unhealthy aspects of false self idolatry Contributes to a cycle of false self mentality Covers up sin and prevents healing stunted spiritual growth prevents us from finding our identity in Christ Confession and self-examination Detachment Discernment types of confession Private (between you and God) public (to the church) auricular (to another human equipped… Read More »
Balancing Discipline
May 1, 2022
Clarifying our values Emphasizing Dependence Focused Discipline
