If it's not primarily about me, who or what is the church about?
Tag: Jesus
What Can They See?
Your life and testimony may be all that someone sees of Jesus today. Make it count!
What Else is Belief Based Upon?
Belief can be built upon a lot of trusted sources, and isn't limited to our own direct observations
Mission and Commission
Followers of Jesus may have a common commission, but each of us has a specific mission...and help to complete it
From Fear to Optimism to Certainty
Sometimes, we find ourselves going through a range of emotions as we observe God's plan in action
Getting Good News Faster
If we have good news of hope and healing, let's not wait for people to come to us to hear it
What Is Our Belief Based Upon?
Does God have to keep performing signs in our life for us to believe, or has He done enough already to have earned our trust?
Samaritan or Galilean?
Can we become so familiar with Jesus that we miss out on portions of who He is?
Rewarded Obedience
Obeying Jesus provides blessings in ways we can't always anticipate
Have You Found Something That Needs to be Shared?
If you've found an answer that other people need, it's unkind - or worse - to keep that answer from them
Following the Leader, or Following the Follower?
When we know a better leader, we must avoid trying to accumulate followers for ourselves
Time to Testify Truthfully
Good testimony comes from first-person witnesses
Not For People-Pleasers
Anyone who promised you that everyone would be your friend when you follow Jesus may not have read John 15
So, What’s the Key?
If following Jesus' commands is important, how did He sum them up for His disciples?
You Mean, All The Time?
What does a life of remaining in Jesus and His love look like in the long run?
Both Cause and Effect?
Like Jesus' love for people, our love for Him is made visible through our actions
Did You Forget a Step?
Let's not be embarrassed like those who have to be asked, "Did you plug it in?"
Time to Get Out the Loppers
Sometimes, the path to growth is less about adding more, and more about removing what doesn't help
Don’t Leave Early / It Takes Some Work
Helping plants (and people) grow requires an active role in their lives, but it can be worth it
Compete and Unforced Devotion
There's a difference between being compelled to do something, and choosing to do it willingly
Those Who Sin Differently 