by Dawn Rutan “I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10b). What is this full, abundant life? I’m not sure I have it all figured out yet, but here are a few thoughts. The word used here is the same root word used in Matthew 14:20 and 15:37 referring […]
The following is from Depression: A Stubborn Darkness, by Ed Welch. It’s a great book for Christians battling depression. I found chapter 23 especially practical, so I thought I’d share it here. __________ Each person is different. A story that clicked for one person might be incomprehensible to the next. A strategy that seemed essential
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John 1:4-5 John wrote his biography of Jesus so that we will believe that Jesus is the Christ (savior), and that by believing we will have life (John 20:31). This is God’s appeal to us: believe and live. It is a message that saves those who have not yet put their trust in Jesus and
by Dawn Rutan The following thoughts are based on recent discussions at church, books I’ve read, as well as my personal experience. I don’t claim to be any kind of authority on the subject of discipleship, so I’ll just say these are my own opinions and should be run through the filter of Scripture for
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John 1:1-3 John wrote his gospel (biography of Jesus) with two hopes (John 20:31): That we would believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. That by believing we would have life in his name. For the next four weeks we will read John 1 and my prayer is that our belief will
Challenge Prayerfully select one of these ideas to begin immediately. If you accept this challenge, please leave a comment letting me know what you’re going to do so I can be praying for you and help you in any way I can. Prayer: List out those you’re around most often or are most concerned about
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