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
Category: Living for Christ
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
Abide
Where do you get the strength that you need for each day? Who or what guides your thoughts, emotions and decisions? How do you stay grounded in the truth and love? Jesus calls us to abide in him, remain close to him, walk with him daily. He called his first disciples to this type of … Continue reading Abide
2018 MLB Playoffs
This is the best time of the year for baseball fans. And as a guy who cheers for the Yankees and the Braves, it is good to have both of those teams back in the playoffs. The Red Sox and Dodgers look strong though, so it may be hard to get out of the first … Continue reading 2018 MLB Playoffs
Worship & Persevere
We were created to worship God. Tragically, billions of people on the planet choose to worship someone or something else. When a person comes to know Jesus as Lord and Savior, their mind and affections are stirred to worship the one true and living God. They realize that even though opposition to their faith or … Continue reading Worship & Persevere
Love
Deep in the heart of every person is the need to love and to be loved. When he walked the earth, Jesus displayed love for God and for all people. The Gospels tell the story of Jesus interacting with the Father in prayer and following the plans the Father has for his life. The Gospels … Continue reading Love
Pray
Prayer is talking and listening to God. The eternal God of the universe, the creator of heaven and earth, the God who created the mountains and the seas, the Lord over all nations, this same God cares about you. When you pray, you speak directly to him. Through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, … Continue reading Pray
Waiting
In our Western culture, no one wants to wait. Microwave dinners, immediate responses to text messages, and posting pictures of your vacation online while you're still on vacation are three examples. Our smart phones have not helped our attention spans, and they have not helped us to become more patient. Sometimes life circumstances force us … Continue reading Waiting
Trust the Bible
The Bible is the inspired Word of God. From the first word of Genesis to the last word of Revelation, the Bible is the perfect Word of God. When we read the Bible, we are literally reading God's Word to us. The stories of the Bible instruct and inspire us. The principles in the Bible … Continue reading Trust the Bible