Tag Archives: Discipleship

On the Plains

Posted on May 4, 2014 by jim0211

Our spiritual walks have many ups and downs. We speak of mountaintop experiences, where God’s presence is especially manifest to us. During such times we feel as if our spiritual batteries are being recharged, and we’re ready to face the … Continue reading →

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Seeing Jesus Face to Face

Posted on March 2, 2014 by jim0211

What do we mean by having “a relationship with Jesus Christ”? There’s an interesting passage of Scripture that suggests we need more than intellectual knowledge and understanding, more than religion, even more than using our gifts. It has to do … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Prophecy

Posted on November 17, 2013 by jim0211

Here’s an interesting item that came up when reading through Chronicles. In the midst of genealogies, lists of temple workers, and so on, there are some casual statements about prophecy. They reveal some things about this gift that aren’t often … Continue reading →

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Knowing Versus Studying

Posted on November 3, 2013 by jim0211

Been thinking about theology lately, partly prompted by some classes, and partly by discussion with a friend. Although I’m really into studying the Bible, I’m not really interested in theology. Discussions about end-times perspectives, or predestination, or the “problem” of … Continue reading →

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Battling Ideas Instead of People

Posted on September 22, 2013 by jim0211

I recently noticed a disquieting tendency in the Christian community. It’s not a new thing, but these recent reflections on love have made it stand out. Basically, there’s a difference between challenging an idea, and challenging the people who believe … Continue reading →

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The Motivation of Love (part 2)

Posted on September 8, 2013 by jim0211

In my previous post, I touched on the importance of love, and how it should be a foundational part of everything we do. That description was focused on individual actions, but it seems that the same principles can be applied … Continue reading →

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The Biblical Assumption that God Speaks

Posted on August 12, 2013 by jim0211

In a previous post, I described the idea that some things are presented in Scripture as if they are “simply true”, without any sort of proof or justification given. I’m not sure how technically “theologically sound” that approach is, but … Continue reading →

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A Path in the Light

Posted on March 25, 2013 by jim0211

Here’s a picture that’s been coming together recently. It will take a long time to fully flesh out, but it seems worthwhile to start describing now. It grows upon the “Definition of Discipleship” that I’ve written elsewhere, but expands on … Continue reading →

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Moses and Paul: A Common Heart for Prophecy

Posted on March 10, 2013 by jim0211

Ran across a verse in Numbers recently that I don’t remember having seen before, regarding prophecy. It gave Moses’ perspective, but also reminded me of a Pauline quote that I’ve often pondered. Taken together, they show a common desire for … Continue reading →

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Confirming God’s Voice

Posted on January 12, 2013 by jim0211

Part of the Christian walk is living in relationship with God, and this includes listening to Him. Unfortunately, we often find it easier to listen to ourselves or, even worse, to an enemy who deceives us. As a result, it’s … Continue reading →

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