Having joy is different from being happy. Happiness depends on our happenings. What goes on around us affects whether or not we are so glad. Our health, finances, relationships, spiritual state, work, or mental and emotional well-being can affect this. Know that joy is not just a fleeting emotion. It’s a promise, a gift reserved… Continue reading How to Receive Joy Despite Having Problems
Why Context is Key We know that Jesus will never lie to us. So when we read in John 14:13-14 “If you ask anything in my name, I will do it,” some may think we can get anything we pray for. So this afternoon, sit and pray for a Ferrari, a monster beach house, and… Continue reading Do We Get Everything We Pray For?
We use this word “disciple” a lot, but often we either do not define it well, don’t understand it’s fullness, or do not help people practically enough to be able to help actually disciple someone else. The simple goal of Christian discipleship is to help someone follow Jesus better. A disciple is someone who learns,… Continue reading A Quick Discipleship Guide in John
