Finding out that Jesus offers us reconciliation with God is amazing, but He has much more in store for us that makes following Him even better.
Tag: Following Jesus
Offer [Not] Only Valid for New Customers, Part 2
Salvation is available to everyone who receives it.
More to This Life
What if we found a relationship that continued to surprise us with more good things than we expected?
You’re Only as Old as You Feel
If age does not automatically produce maturity, what should we do when we realize that we (or others) need to grow up, spiritually?
Sometimes, the Real Question is the One We Don’t Ask, Part 2
Have you ever thrown out a random question just to keep the conversation away from an uncomfortable (but perhaps important) topic?
Sometimes, the Real Question is the One We Don’t Ask, Part 1
What happens when questions just lead to more questions, but never lead to any change?
All the Trimmings, but No Words
I'll eat cake (with lots frosting) most any day of the week, but it's nice to know why the cake was purchased in the first place.
Feeling Like Eustace
Sometimes, our detractors aren't just a character in a fantasy story who can't hear well. How do we deal with feelings of uselessness?
Giving Something Up
Does choosing to follow Jesus mean just giving up a little of our "extra" in the offering plate, or something more?
Commander Who?
Voice-acted video games might not know details about who is playing, but we don't have that excuse: each of us knows who we are following.
Hurdles
Running on an open track is definitely easier than having to jump over hurdles, but do we recognize hurdles when we see them?
Copycat Children
As we get older, we grow out of certain child-like behaviors. Are there some that we should keep, though?
Represent!
Since we represent Jesus (even though God continues to be directly active around us), what kind of a representative are we?
Backed Up to the Cloud
Where can we keep what is valuable, where it won't be subject to the decay and corruption of this fallen world?
Hostile Work Environment
We can escape from (or change) some hostile work environments. How do we handle the battle within ourselves, though?
Why Are There Rules?
Do you ever wonder if life would be better without rules that others expect us to follow?
Reboot
Just like a computer that has become cluttered with junk, our lives sometimes need a "reboot" as well, in order for us to operate at our best.
I Don’t Celebrate That
Paul, in his letter to the early church in Rome, had some specific things to say about diversity of how to serve God.
Getting All the Coins
Common sense suggests that we stockpile resources (or at least some money) before going on a trip. Why did Jesus suggest otherwise for his disciples, once?
Not Free, But Worth It
Most decisions in life result in a tradeoff - a cost vs. benefit choice. Some paths yield a lot better results than others, though.
Those Who Sin Differently 