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James: The Calling, Correcting, and Conforming of a Disciple

James: The Calling, Correcting, and Conforming of a Disciple

True belief in Jesus Christ as the only solution in life will leave no room for man’s logic or supposed alternate solutions. The immediacy of James’ response to the call is a great reminder that there is no time but now to respond appropriately to the call of Jesus Christ.

Healthy Communication in Marriage

Healthy Communication in Marriage

Everywhere we go, we are painting a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ’s love relationship with his church for everyone to see. If we are serious about reaching unbelievers with the gospel, and the picture we are painting for them with our marriages is a mess, then how will they understand the love relationship that Christ desires to have with them in their lives?

Counseling in Discipleship

Counseling in Discipleship

Early on in my discipling, I found it very sobering that counseling scenarios were landing on my desk instead of the pastor’s! As comforting as it would have been for me to have them go the pastor at that time, I realized that, as the teacher in the discipleship relationship, I had to trust God for wisdom in the moment to properly minister to the disciple.