Tag: discipleship
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What is the biblical definition of wisdom, and how do I live that way?
Wisdom is good. But what is it? If fifty million people say something is wise, is it? Not necessarily. In this sermon on Matthew 7:24-29 (also released as a podcast episode), I unpack Jesus’ own definition. We also look very clearly at how to live that way.
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Why are we supposed to love our enemies?
It’s one of Jesus’ most famous and inspirational statements. It’s also one of the most difficult. “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Sounds good in theory, but what about in reality? What about the people who have wronged you personally or who have done something against a loved one? Miroslav Volf…
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Am I supposed to honour my parents if they abused me?
You shall honour your father and mother. So says the 10 Commandments. But what about when abuse has been present? This podcast episode and blog shares and answer.
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Ten Years of The Up Daily Devotional! An interview with Todd Gale of Life 100.3FM
I write a daily devotional five days a week. It’s called The Up Daily Devotional — and it’s celebrating 10 years! Here’s a bit more info, and an interview with Todd Gale of Life 100.3FM. What is it? How does it help? How can I sign up?
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People of the Word are People of Their Word—In These 3 Ways
Words have real power, for good or ill. How can we stay true in a time of cheap words, deception and manipulation? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode), makes 3 practical suggestions. These are based on the 9th command to not bear false witness; Matthew 5:33-37 and James 3:1-12. Bonhoeffer said that a…
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True Happiness, Contentment and the Coveting Thief
Don’t steal or covet. So says God. Why not? This sermons explores that answer and relates it directly to the modern lust for bigger, better more. Roy Oswald says: “The truly happy person is the one who wants, more than anything else, what he already has.”
