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I just heard a sermon stating a long held belief that the Apostle Paul "converted" to Christianity. This belief has long been used as a wall of separation, and a tool, to keep Jewish faith and Gentile faith separated from each other. But is it Biblical? The actual answer is a little messy. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Demands of Discipleship: LoveLove is a hard word to pin down. It means many things to many people. But what does it mean to God? The Bible tells us that God demands love from us. What does that mean? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Due to these times we live in now, many are having to evaluate what "normal" is. In fact, as far as interacting with others from now on, there is going to be a 'new' normal. But what is 'normal' anyway? In his Word, God has many things to say about what normal should look like. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freedom is a precious thing and in church circles is usually linked to "Free-will." But do we really have freedom, or are we always a slave to something? Are we born to be doomed, or born to make choices? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are pastors that are preaching that the Coronavirus is a plague sent from God. To be sure, this is a disease that will go down in history for some time to come. The pain and suffering are real and far reaching. However, was it sent from God to punish us? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Demands of Discipleship: MaturityThis is the final podcast in this series and is the completion, or goal, of them all. God calls all believers to maturity. But what does it mean to be "mature" in Christ? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Demands of Discipleship: ServiceThe "Kingdom of God" is described as bring "The Upside-Down Kingdom". To be first, you have to be last. But what does that mean? Jesus makes it clear that he valued servanthood but how can I service like him? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Demands of Discipleship: StudyIf we got a letter from someone super important that had urgent written on the outside, we probably wouldn't wait to open it. Unfortunately, that seems to be the way we look a Bible study. A disciple is a student. If someone said they attended the university and never studied, are they REALLY a student? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Demands of Discipleship: Communication is a word that means different things to different people. However, in it's most basic understanding, it has to do with the messages that we send and receive from others both verbal and non-verbal. Here are some thoughts on how God's demands may work in our lives... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During this outbreak of Coronavirus, many countries have been affected and countless lives have been disrupted. This is a time when preachers, whether well-meaning or not, tend to lean on apocalyptic messages and end-times sermons. There are also many who stir others into a panic in order to get money out of well meaning believers. Here are some thoughts to consider... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are those believers who state they do just fine staying at home and watching preachers on TV. They don't need that "church" stuff. Some of these people have been hurt by "church" communities in the past, so I get it. However, do you know what you can get at church you can't get from an online preacher - touch. It is important that we get reassurance through touch from other believers...here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Demands For Discipleship Series: HumilityHumility gets a bad promotion because of its association with humiliation. No one wants to be humiliated. It sounds like something akin to death and dying. But that isn't the kind of humility that God is talking about. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this "Demands Of Discipleship Series" we will look at the things that God must have from us in order for us to mature in Him. And there is no question, God want mature believers. Because mature believers are the kind of servants that get things done in the kingdom because they say in His Spirit. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

King Saul, the first king of Israel, tried to fake till he made it. Unfortunately, it never worked out for him because he never did what God asked him to do. He also never did what God asked him to do, the way God asked him to do it. The Lord has a reason for asking us to live out lives in a certain way. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is more than an era of change; this is the change of an era. Unfortunately, many in the evangelical protestant church are still acting like its the 80's. The message is still the same but the local church has got to change how they reach and teach. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes is seems like Western Christianity is focused on the bad and never gets to the good. Preachers usually focus on the Cross, but rarely focus on the Resurrection. Why? Bad news sells. Don't get me wrong, we need to deal with the bad. But what did Jesus do? He focused on his Father, the Spirit and scripture. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is working for a "Christian" organization or a church different than any other job? Should it be? Sometimes, people who work for Christian organizations, or local churches, are asked to make sacrifices for "Jesus" that are actually for the organization. Is this what Jesus would do? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Satan wins when you think you're all alone and by yourself. Fact is, once you have a relationship with God in Jesus, that is never the case. However, it's easy to loose track of this thought during the battles of life. Is God really with us? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Year's resolutions can be good and constructive. However, many people find them a depressing burden about the third month they have them. Instead, make a resolution for the New Year, and New Decade, that you can get some help with. Most believer's don't fully understand that the Holy Spirit will actively help you achieve goals you set for God's Kingdom. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes, giving to others is easier than giving to ourselves. Have you every given yourself a gift for Christmas? I think this is a wonderful idea providing the gift is good enough. Here is a suggestion on one gift you can give yourself that may change your life... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.