Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. ~ Psalm 37:4 (NLT) Growing up, unfortunately, I was taught some bad theology by some of my earliest Sabbath School teachers. They taught me falsehoods like, “If you’re bad, Jesus won’t like you. And, if He doesn’t like you, He won’t saveContinue reading “Gimmee, Gimmee, Gimmee”
Tag Archives: Discipleship
But I Have to Do Something!
Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. ~ Psalm 37:7 (NLT) It was going to harm the church by destroying trust between its members. One of the leaders was quietly talking to church members behind the pastor’s back and gaining quite the following of disciples. Of course,Continue reading “But I Have to Do Something!”
Listen & Pray
Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it! ~ John 14:14 (NLT) I have had the blessing the last couple of years of leading short-term mission trips for the boarding academy where I serve as pastor. It’s a bit stressful making all of the travel arrangements, making sure all feesContinue reading “Listen & Pray”
Hone Your Craft
If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. ~ Luke 16:10 (NLT) Yesterday, we looked at step four to attaining the greatness which God has built into each one of us. To summarize: It’sContinue reading “Hone Your Craft”
Training Days
“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” ~ 1 Timothy 4:8 (NLT) In our last devo, we studied that we must allow God to train us in one thing at a time as He develops the greatness He has implantedContinue reading “Training Days”
Step Here
Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me. ~ John 12:26 (NLT) In our last devo, we studied the first aspect of assuming the greatness which God has built you for: Surrender. Realize, please, that surrender isn’tContinue reading “Step Here”