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Tag: John
Holding On to Not Get Swept Away
There are so many lies in this world that we can be carried away in the flood of them...unless we have something to anchor our lives
Sometimes, Missionary Work is Local
Do you support others who share the good news about Jesus Christ, or are you a part of their ministry itself?
How to Encourage
In one of the shortest books of the Bible, we find an example of how to be specifically encouraging to a friend
Do You Trust Your Navigator?
There's a difference between "missing a turn" and "going our own way"
Prepared for Past, Present, and Future
I don't know about you, but I'm certainly glad that salvation is not merely "retroactive"
No Use Pretending
We can say all that we want about how good or bad we are, but making a claim doesn't change the truth about what is
How to Walk in the Light
Can sinful human beings actually be righteous?
Welcome to the Epistles of John
John the Apostle was an eyewitness of Jesus Christ's first-century ministry, and his perspective can teach us a lot
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
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?"
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
Those Who Sin Differently 