VIDEO: Moments that Matter – Does Being a Christian Have to Be Difficult?
Modern Christianity is a far cry from original discipleship. Watch this short vlog then listen to the full podcast of the same name for more details.
Modern Christianity is a far cry from original discipleship. Watch this short vlog then listen to the full podcast of the same name for more details.
Is being a faithful Christian a difficult way of life, or is it a privileged way of life? Does it require unreasonable demands? Does it promise abundance? Let’s see how Jesus describes what following him looks like and what it produces.
To not take God’s name in vain is about a lifestyle of genuine godliness. Watch this short vlog then listen to the full podcast of the same name for more details.
We typically think of people using God's name in a flippant, careless or disrespectful way as taking His name in vain. True, but this is NOT the point of the 3rd Commandment. It has become painfully easy to disrespect God. What should we be looking out for?
How do embrace our experiences with a God-honoring and growth-oriented acceptance and outlook without being envious or discouraged?
Would the people who see us on Sunday recognize us on a random Wednesday at our jobs? When we are faced with ethical dilemmas or something as "innocent" as office gossip, do we stand up for what is right? Hold our tongue and wait for it to be over? Or do we cross a line we can't quite see because we squint a little? How do we maintain a Christlike character during the challenging work week?
We read wonderful Bible promises like Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." We appreciate them, love them and are inspired by them, but do we sometimes question if we have a right to claim these promises for ourselves? Satan has brilliantly put "promise blockers" in our path. Now what?
It is easy to talk about following Jesus but sometimes those around us think we are a little odd. How do we know what to think, do and become to be sure we are truly following Jesus in spite of what is going on around us? What does it really mean to follow Jesus? Good thing for us, Jesus explained it for us!
We all want to be successful at whatever it is we are focusing on. How do we do it? Be single-minded. Have your vision clear and your energy directed. It's not easy. We end up distracted, or we start something but don't finish or we even rationalize our way out of triumph. How do we put habitual double-minded thinking behind us and reach forward towards true, godly achievement? Watch this short vlog and then listen to our podcast of the same name: Am I a Double-Minded Christian?
We all want to be successful at whatever it is we are focusing on. How do we do it? Be single-minded. Have your vision clear and your energy directed. It's not easy. We end up distracted, or we start something but don't finish or we even rationalize our way out of triumph. How do we put habitual double-minded thinking behind us and reach forward towards true, godly achievement?