In our home, we have many beautiful Christmas decorations. My wife does a wonderful job decorating our home for the holidays. On one shelf, we have several nativity sets. And at the center of each nativity set is Jesus. That's the way every day of our lives should be -- Jesus at the center. The … Continue reading It really is all about Jesus
Category: Living for Christ
When Bad Things Happen
According to the Roman historian Tacitus, in the early days of Christianity followers of Jesus were paraded before the masses in the Coliseum in Rome, fighting for their very lives before being torn apart by lions. What a humiliating, frightening, painful, horrible way to die, simply for being a Christian. Yet these followers of Jesus … Continue reading When Bad Things Happen
Trust in the Lord
trust verbdefinition: to rely on the truthfulness or accuracy of; believe into place confidence in; depend onto hope or expect confidently The Bible tells us to trust in the Lord. He is our rock and our redeemer, our strength and our confidence, the One who directs and guides our life. People around the world trust in … Continue reading Trust in the Lord
A Life Full of Blessings
The Proverbs show us the way to joyful, abundant, Christ-honoring living, a life full of God's blessings. Do you want to experience this kind of life? Now first things first: realize that the Proverbs are not so much guaranteed promises from God but rather are general principles from God that guide the way we live as … Continue reading A Life Full of Blessings
Taste and see that the Lord is GOOD
Life is not always good. Life brings troubles. Sometimes they are small issues and sometimes they are major problems. Sometimes your troubles are your fault and sometimes they are someone else's fault. Sometimes you may not even know the source of the challenges you are facing, but the challenges are there nonetheless. When troubles come … Continue reading Taste and see that the Lord is GOOD
7 Ways to Pray Evangelistically
Do you have a desire to see others come to faith in Jesus Christ? If so, then pray for them to be saved! And what should you pray? I'm glad you asked. Ephesians 6:18-20 18 Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert with all perseverance and intercession … Continue reading 7 Ways to Pray Evangelistically
Three Circles
One approach to explaining the gospel of Jesus is by drawing a picture commonly known as the Three Circles. Followers of Jesus around the world use this picture to help people realize the eternal difference that Jesus can make in their lives. Our world is broken, and people try many things to escape the brokenness. … Continue reading Three Circles
20-Second Testimony
The idea behind a 20-second testimony is to share a little bit about your story with someone so that you can ultimately share His story with them. The story of Jesus is what can change a person's life. Your story may be the bridge to telling the gospel story with someone who desperately needs to … Continue reading 20-Second Testimony
8 Commands of Christ
Here is the order in which we recommend you teach the 8 Commands of Christ lessons as you make disciples. Of course, these are not the only commands of Jesus in the Bible, rather these are the ones we believe are essential for all followers of Jesus to know. Like an athlete or a musician, … Continue reading 8 Commands of Christ
Make Disciples
Jesus tells us in the Great Commission that we are to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey all things he commanded us. He promises to be with us to the very end of the age. A disciple is … Continue reading Make Disciples