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A strategy or mission should support the Great Commission given to the Church.

A strategy or mission should support the Great Commission given to the Church.

When the Church Becomes a Club: A Call Back to the Great Commission

Dec 15, 2025

One of the Church's supreme handicaps is that there are so many distant followers of Jesus and so few disciples.

One of the Church's supreme handicaps is that there are so many distant followers of Jesus and so few disciples.

From Follower to Disciple: Responding to Jesus’ Call to True Discipleship

Dec 14, 2025

The disciple’s role was to apply the Master’s teachings and share them with others.

The disciple’s role was to apply the Master’s teachings and share them with others.

What Is a Disciple? Living the Great Commission and Following Jesus Today

Dec 13, 2025

Often, we try to rely on our own strength and neglect to wait for God's power and guidance.

Often, we try to rely on our own strength and neglect to wait for God's power and guidance.

Why Jesus Told the Disciples to Wait: Preparing for Power from on High

Dec 12, 2025

This power from on high was essential to go beyond what the disciples could do with human effort.

This power from on high was essential to go beyond what the disciples could do with human effort.

Empowered by the Spirit: Reflecting on Jesus’ Final Blessing at Bethany

Dec 11, 2025

The Lord Jesus was standing for men and bearing the thunderbolts of divine opposition to all sin.

The Lord Jesus was standing for men and bearing the thunderbolts of divine opposition to all sin.

Christ’s Substitutionary Sacrifice: The Pardon That Demands a Response

Dec 10, 2025

We are called not just to make converts, but to make disciples.

We are called not just to make converts, but to make disciples.

Jesus’ Final Message: Preach, Disciple, and Wait for the Spirit’s Power

Dec 9, 2025

For each of the three denials, the Lord asked Peter three times about his love for Him: “Do you love Me?”

For each of the three denials, the Lord asked Peter three times about his love for Him: “Do you love Me?”

The Question to Peter, “Do You Love Me?”

Dec 8, 2025

The disciples were honest with Jesus that morning and said they could not catch any fish.

The disciples were honest with Jesus that morning and said they could not catch any fish.

Jesus on the Shore: A Galilee Resurrection Meditation

Dec 7, 2025

We are never truly spiritually fulfilled by going backward.

We are never truly spiritually fulfilled by going backward.

After the Resurrection: Peter’s Battle with Failure and Hope

Dec 6, 2025

How gracious the Lord was to Thomas by returning a week later! (v. 26).

How gracious the Lord was to Thomas by returning a week later! (v. 26).

The Doubter Who Believed: Thomas and the Resurrection

Dec 5, 2025

For some, it is not doubt but unbelief.

For some, it is not doubt but unbelief.

Jesus Appears in the Upper Room: A Meditation on Doubt, Faith, and the Risen Lord

Dec 4, 2025

“Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds?”

“Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds?”

The God Who Listens: Jesus Appears and Speaks Peace to His Disciples

Dec 3, 2025

Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.

Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.

Faith Over Sight: The Emmaus Road Moment That Opened Their Eyes

Dec 2, 2025

It is wonderful that Christ took the time to share a simple meal with the two Emmaus disciples.

It is wonderful that Christ took the time to share a simple meal with the two Emmaus disciples.

Why Jesus Waits for an Invitation: Lessons from the Emmaus Road

Dec 1, 2025

The Lord explained the Old Testament Scriptures to them, starting with Moses and the Prophets

The Lord explained the Old Testament Scriptures to them, starting with Moses and the Prophets

From Doubt to Understanding: Jesus Interprets Scripture on the Emmaus Road

Nov 30, 2025

The Lord will manifest Himself to those seeking Him and inquiring after Him...

The Lord will manifest Himself to those seeking Him and inquiring after Him...

The Risen Christ on the Road to Emmaus: Hope for the Downcast

Nov 29, 2025

Most of the apostles died for their faith, and no opposition could silence them.

Most of the apostles died for their faith, and no opposition could silence them.

Proof of the Resurrection: Answering the Skeptic.

Nov 28, 2025

When Jesus spoke Mary's name with kindness and grace, she suddenly recognized who it was.

When Jesus spoke Mary's name with kindness and grace, she suddenly recognized who it was.

When Jesus Appears in Unexpected Ways: Lessons from Mary Magdalene

Nov 27, 2025

After catching her breath, she hurried back, trying to understand what had happened.

After catching her breath, she hurried back, trying to understand what had happened.

Searching for Jesus: Mary Magdalene’s Emotional Journey at the Empty Tomb

Nov 26, 2025

The first one there that morning was Mary Magdalene. She arrived alone while it was still dark.

The first one there that morning was Mary Magdalene. She arrived alone while it was still dark.

The Moment the Resurrection Became Real

Nov 25, 2025

What effect do Christ's death and resurrection have on our lives?

What effect do Christ's death and resurrection have on our lives?

The Guarded Tomb and the Risen Christ: Evidence That Demands Faith

Nov 24, 2025

The hills of Judea and Jerusalem are mostly barren limestone so that they couldn't bury Christ in the ground.

The hills of Judea and Jerusalem are mostly barren limestone so that they couldn't bury Christ in the ground.

Good Friday Meditation: Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus Bury Jesus

Nov 23, 2025

Jesus eliminated the barrier that separated God from humanity.

Jesus eliminated the barrier that separated God from humanity.

Three Supernatural Events at the Cross: A Meditation on Christ’s Final Hours

Nov 22, 2025

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