Prayer
Praying for the Lost
God’s Prayer List
I often wonder what I should pray for with so many possibilities. What if we knew God’s prayer list? Three other questions. How do we reconcile man’s free will and God’s sovereignty? Isn’t God going to do whatever He wants? Can my prayers shift peoples’ free will toward God’s plan? Even though we don’t have…
Prepare for Effective Discipleship Ministry
Sam and Joe get together practicing social distancing. “I’m overwhelmed with the worldwide need,” Sam said. “How can I make a dent?” Joe said, “God’s word says in Colossians 1:28 that we should see everyone complete in Christ. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be concerned about physical and emotional needs.” “I’ve never done anything like…
Put Christ First
Joe tells his friend Sam, “I’m tired of being cooped up at home. If I go out, how do I know if someone has the coronavirus or not? The experts say six feet might not be enough. What if someone sneezes and they aren’t wearing a mask?” “I agree, Joe.” Sam said, “It stresses me…
Preparation for Discipleship Ministry (Insights in NT)
“The proof that you love someone is not that you have warm affectionate feelings toward them. The proof is in your actions, your words and your sacrifice, your willingness to give the best of yourself and your willingness to get nothing in return” (Katherine Walden). Spiritual preparation is required for a discipling ministry. Put off…
Be Rooted and Built Up in Christ (Insights in NT)
In the prior book of Philippians, Paul explained in four chapters how Christ was our heart (life & emotions), mind (head & intellect), soul (goal & spirit) and strength (actions & behavior) that parallels Christ’s Great Commandment to love God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength. Colossians explained how to love God with…