http://www.discipleshiptools.org God desire is for us to draw near to Him. He paves the way for our sanctification, but it is up to us to make that journey. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40670&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Fasting is important, but Jesus sternly warns of abusing it by using it for a show and tell game to draw attention to oneself, thus missing the real purpose, that of drawing close to God... http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40669&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 This model of prayer (as all models must be) places the emphasis on God and His glory, not on us! http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40667&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Jesus often taught His disciples about the importance of perseverance, faith, and humility in prayer... http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40666&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Fullness for a Christian is first seeking Christ and His work in you, so you are pursuing righteousness and all that is good, as... http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40665&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 God's most abundant mercy, love, and grace, given to us, without merit, before the foundations of matter and time. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40664&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 We are chosen and given our new birth! We live in hope! As Christians, we have God's abundant mercy, hope, and assurance so we can praise God for His grace and salvation! http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40663&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 What would a glimpse of heaven do to and for you? http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40662&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 So, what can I do? Give Him the gifts, all of them, repentance, faith, mind, heart, witness, all from your real authentic Christianity... http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40654&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Real authentic Christianity is formed in the crucible of our Spiritual Formation. It is our response to who and what Christ has done. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40653&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 How is your spiritual growth going? Really? You are being healthy in your Spiritual Formation if there is an attitude of being a follower and a servant of Christ, His will is before yours... http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40652&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The Slippery SlopeThe slope upon which we slip into a Church of Perfidy is the hill of compromise, where we weaken our beliefs and doctrines, and fail to love. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40651&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 When we are not properly lined up with His Cornerstone, we are betraying our Lord. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40650&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Is Christ Your Church's Living Stone? http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40649&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 God hates compromise and lack of faith! He wants us, as committed Christians, to place Him first and be proactive... http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40648&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Avoiding the Life of Perfidy, a fun word to say, but in its tangible function, it is heinous, especially in a Christian's life or in a church. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40647&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 We have to take the initiative in our spiritual formation. We must reach out and accept His Hand; allow Him lead you out. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40643&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Are you relying on yourself or God? How wholeheartedly really are you seeking after God? Perhaps what you need is... http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40642&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 When we fully recognize our dependence on Christ, and fully feel the love and acceptance we have from Him, then our spiritual walk will increase. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40641&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Gratitude is perhaps the essential attitude that fuels our faith and builds our Christian formation! http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40640&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Do you like to complain? How does God feel about that? He clearly asks us to do not, as in do not be complaining. Don't criticize, find fault, be irritable or... http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40639&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 It is the same with our spiritual formation. We receive Christ into our lives, but that is not the end of the matter. Rather, it is only the beginning! http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40638&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Many people go to church and claim to be Christians. But, when it comes down to it, many are not living in the Spirit. Their faith is based on their identity-that they go to church-not that Christ has a hold on their lives... http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40637&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 We must have more in our spiritual arsenal than just belief. We must have more in order to grow in Him and make our faith and relationships work. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40618&view=post&blogid=4189 Fri, 7 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Righteous determination requires persistence in order to overcome barriers that hold us back-those that can be overcome by more effort, right thinking, clear goals, and... http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40617&view=post&blogid=4189 Fri, 7 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400