Do you want to be just a member of the family of God, or do you want to be an obedient and successful member of the family of God?
Tag: Obedience
Example 1: The Soldier
One doesn't have to be in the military to understand the importance of focus and respect
New? Old? Does It Matter?
Let's make sure that we know how to walk in the light, and not get tied up in details that can pull us off-track
Challenge Accepted!
Does whatever you put your faith in hold up when it really matters? Do you believe that enough to act upon that faith?
Rewarded Obedience
Obeying Jesus provides blessings in ways we can't always anticipate
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
Compete and Unforced Devotion
There's a difference between being compelled to do something, and choosing to do it willingly
Ask and Obey
Sometimes, being humble enough to ask for help and being willing to do what we are told (by God, that is) are steps towards bigger things
Trust, but Verify
Sorting out truth from lies takes some work, but it's worth the effort
I’m Here. Now What?
Since God has placed each of us in exactly the right circumstances, we shouldn't just sit around and do nothing now that we're here
Don’t Run in Church?
There are a variety of ways to show respect to God and His holiness
Just Not Possible
What would we do differently if we didn't think that big things were impossible?
Side Benefit
The advantages of obeying God don't always just stop with our own blessings
Learning Obedience
Can you really be good at something if you've never tried it?
It’s Going to Take Guts
Knowing and doing are two separate things, but what else do we need in order to be people of action, rather than just inert knowledge?
Sometimes, You Need to Be the Exception
Just because those before or after you are a mess, doesn't mean that you have to be the same way.
What Do We Do After We’re Healed?
When we - or loved ones - are sick, we think a lot about healing. What do we do after we are healed, though?
Love and Obedience
How are love for Jesus and obedience to Him related?
Keep Fishing
Ever been down to your last ounce of energy, but God called you to take one more step?