From: Discipleship Tools http://www.discipleshiptools.org To truly understand God, we must move our self-will out of the way, because it is in His way! We need to know our place in the universe and our role in society, in church as well as our responsibility to them. By knowing these names of God, we will be better able to grow in faith and maturity. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=47372&view=post&blogid= Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Prayer is not just an exercise we do. Rather, it is the active communication we have with God; it is the most important act for us in any matter or... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=41087&view=post&blogid= Sat, 22 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?articleid=40653&view=post&blogid= Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 To know the Word and to live by it, you will need to take daily time to read the Bible. To develop a habit of Bible reading, it is best to have a consistent time and place. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=39777&view=post&blogid= Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 How does the pursuit of prayer happen? The key is being continually devoted to Christ. Continue earnestly! This phrase in Colossians continues the theme to set our minds on things above, meaning to be in fullness with Christ. This attitude is what spurs on our commitment and our outreach. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37765&view=post&blogid= Wed, 5 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Will help power us though set backs. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37112&view=post&blogid= Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 When someone speaks your name, you will normally quickly come to attention thinking, "who said that, what do they want?" We do this because our name is the most personal thing we have; it is our identity, who we are to ourselves and others. So what about God? http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=47370&view=post&blogid= Thu, 26 Jun 2008 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?articleid=40652&view=post&blogid= Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 This is an excellent Bible Reading plan to start out with, or use to refresh yourselves in Him. In just a few minutes a day for a month, you will be stronger in your faith and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=39776&view=post&blogid= Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Remember, as a Christian you are a child of God; your prayers are always heard! There is no prayer that is too small, too big, or too hard. But also remember, when we are not living our lives for Him, our prayers will be hindered. What about putting more bounce in our prayer step? http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37764&view=post&blogid= Wed, 5 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The struggle to seek or find the Will of God has conflicted and confronted countless Christians and non-Christians alike over the millennia. But, most miss the point of the quest and end up with the wrong items, declaring them as God's Will, or they give up and say God's Will cannot be found. So, what is the Will of God? A basic, general idea of what it means to know the Will of God is found in http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37527&view=post&blogid= Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Will allow us to feel the pain and plight of others. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37110&view=post&blogid= Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 This is the starting point of knowing who Jesus Christ is. It points to His humanity, as He became one of us, and His Godhood, as the One Who came to save us. When we deny this essential doctrine, we deny Scripture. We set ourselves up, as fallen humans, to be the ultimate authority. We say in essence that God is irrelevant... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=47369&view=post&blogid= Thu, 26 Jun 2008 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?articleid=40651&view=post&blogid= Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Thirty-one Days to Know God's Plan for Us. This plan is a general overview of God's encounter with humanity, our responses to Him, and how He gives us Hope, Salvation, and an Eternal Future. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=39775&view=post&blogid= Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 We are Called to Prevailing Prayer. Does this seem unfathomable and unrealistic to you? Consider that our Prevailing Prayer unlocks the warehouse of God's endless love, forgiveness, grace, and power. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37763&view=post&blogid= Wed, 5 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Suffering is an essential aspect of our Christian growth, whether it is mental, physical, financial, or spiritual. It is the main connection that enables the batteries to power us to be the best Christian possible. It is the link between the Holy Spirit and God's perfect plan working in us. Without this vital connection, the power source of our Lord will not be able to prime us for His service. We may have the ability and the power of the Spirit, but the vital link between them is missing. A spark of truth and service may pass between them, so we think we... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37255&view=post&blogid= Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Will recognize the value of other people. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37109&view=post&blogid= Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 This is also the cornerstone of protestant theology that Christ through His work gave us a 'pardon'. This pardon is from the penalty of death through sin, and there is nothing we could ever do to earn this pardon. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=47368&view=post&blogid= Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 When we are not properly lined up with His Cornerstone, we are betraying our Lord. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=40650&view=post&blogid= Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Do you feel connected to God when you pray? If not, have you considered your outlook on prayer? It seems that most Christians view prayer as a happening but not a habit, an occurrence but not an occupation, and rarely with fervency. And, if it is a habit, is it also a relationship? Prayer must be more because... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37762&view=post&blogid= Wed, 5 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 God is our refuge and strength! As a pastor I hear this lament all of the time, sometimes it even comes from my own lips, "Why doesn't God help me in my troubles?" This is a legitimate question to ask. A lot of Christians tend to be afraid of asking God why, or earnestly seek to resolve their crisis. Thinking I do not have enough faith or I would not go through this. Or I do not want others to know, for they would think bad of me or that I caused it. Or we use the crisis to grab the attention ourselves. If we are going through tough times, we need to know why, and what we should do when we are in them. If not we... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37254&view=post&blogid= Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Will lift, support, and help others through difficult circumstances. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37108&view=post&blogid= Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 There are, of course, many more than "three reasons to trust the Bible." Among these are textual unity, textual preservation, historical accuracy, scientific accuracy, prophetic accuracy, and its social and personal impact. But even the above three reasons are enough to show that the claims the Liberals and cults make against the Bible are unfounded! http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=36889&view=post&blogid= Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 This attribute of Holiness shows us we are set before a God who is transcendent, with pure, moral perfection. His virtue surpasses not only our understanding, but also our ability to mimic it. This majesty is more than just a word in a praise song; it is a picture of God's ultimate... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=47366&view=post&blogid= Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400