My two Bible readings are coming together. I read Matthew for my weekly Sunday School class and I have been reading Revelation for the blog. Yesterday, in Matthew, I read about the Pharisees and the Sadducees asking Jesus for a sign from heaven. Jesus refuses to play their little game and basically tells them that... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Mentors: Dallas Willard
This week, I am profiling people who have had the most influence on my Christian spiritual life. Today's profile is of a thinker who made me fall in love with Jesus. Dallas Willard His Influence: As a young evangelical pastor, Dallas Willard was troubled by how much he had to "grind it out" to get visitors... Continue Reading →
Christian Life Hacker 101: What You Need To Know About Grace and Discipleship
Today, I continue explaining the terms that get used the most on this blog. Discipleship - This is one of my favorite words in the Christian lexicon. It makes it sound like those of us who live 2,000 years after Christ can still join him just like Peter, James, John and all the rest did.... Continue Reading →
New Class Available
If you live in the DFW Metroplex and want to pursue more of the ideas that we have discussed in this blog, then plan on attending a class designed for believers ready for a doable path to Christlikeness. More of Christ, Less of Everything Else Inglewood Baptist Church Starts Feb. 13, 6 p.m. Open to... Continue Reading →
How Christ Made Me A Better Person Pt. 2
Here are three more examples in my own life of personal changes coming as a result of the work of Christ in my life. Let me note that Christ taught me these things through his Word, through prayer and meditation on scripture, and through great teaching from the likes of Dallas Willard, James Bryan Smith,... Continue Reading →
Grow Up Blog 