5 Things Discipleship is Not

by | Nov 7, 2013 | Christian Living

I’m writing a BIG paper (50,000 words) to complete my Doctorate in Biblical Studies from Louisiana Baptist University.  This project is on the effect of grouping on discipleship.  My premise is that the dynamics of a small group differs from meeting one-on-one....

Tips for Personal Spiritual Growth

by | Nov 6, 2013 | Christian Living

Every person is responsible for his or her own spiritual growth. Even though every Christian is responsible to care and nurture one another and the church has a command to make disciples, no one will be able to stand in front of Jesus at the Judgment Seat of Christ...

7 Reasons Not to Give to Missions

by | Nov 1, 2013 | Christian Living, Church

1. Don’t Give to Missions if You Think You Are Going to Change the World. Please don’t get me wrong – the message of Jesus will change the world.  But don’t give and expect the world to change right away just because you’re going to get...

God works it all our for Good

by | Oct 24, 2013 | Christian Living

Sometimes what appears to be good ends up being bad.  And what looks bad ends up being good. A man told his friend that his brother was working to get his pilot’s license. His friend said, “O, that’s great!” “No, it wasn’t great because the engine caught fire.” “Oh,...

Why Bad Things Happen to Good People

by | Oct 22, 2013 | Christian Living, Sermon

Have you ever wondered why bad things happen to good people? In a fallen world, evil, injustice and betrayal will happen to all of us sooner or later. No matter how righteously we live or how devoted to God, we can expect to experience evil and injustice (1 Pet. 5:12,...