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Continue reading →: No Turning Back: The Radical Call to Renounce Everything and Follow JesusLuke 14:33 (ESV) — “So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.” Philippians 3:7–14 (ESV) — “But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ… I press on toward the goal for the prize of…
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Continue reading →: No Apology: Bearing the Cross and Living Unashamed
We’re living in a time when it’s not popular to stand boldly for Jesus. The world tells us to tone it down, be more “inclusive,” or “keep faith private.” But Jesus never called us to be silent disciples. He said, “Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after…
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Continue reading →: Dying to Live: What It Really Means to Bear Our Cross and Follow JesusFollowing Jesus isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s not a hobby, a comfort, or a cultural label. It’s a call to die. In Luke 14:27, Jesus says, “Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.” Again, in Luke 9:23–25, He tells His…
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Continue reading →: Allegiance, Part 2 — What Idols Are Hiding in Your Life?“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple.” — Luke 14:26 (NASB) Tough question time: What idols are hiding in your life? It’s not a…
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Continue reading →: Allegiance: The Price of Following Jesus (Part 1)Jesus never sugarcoated the cost of following Him. He didn’t lure crowds with comfort or popularity. He called them to die to themselves and live for Him alone. In Luke 14:26, Jesus said something that still shocks us today: “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his own…
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Continue reading →: The Cost of Being a DiscipleLuke 14:25–33 There’s a price to be paid to follow Christ. When we look at different Bible translations of this passage, we see a common theme in their titles: “The Cost of Being a Disciple.” “The Cost of Discipleship.” “Leaving All to Follow Christ.” “Discipleship Tested.” They all have one…
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Continue reading →: The Cost of Following JesusLuke 14:25–33 Every day, we make decisions—big and small—that reflect who we are following. From how we treat others, to how we spend our time, to what we prioritize, every choice says something about who’s leading our life. It’s easy to say, “I follow Jesus.” But do our day-to-day decisions…
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Continue reading →: The Risk of IdlenessPaul understood that idleness opens the door for trouble. In 2 Thessalonians 3:11, he says, “We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies.” That’s what happens when we stop focusing on what God called us to do. We fill the silence…
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Continue reading →: Stand Firm and Pray Boldly: Living Faithfully in a Broken World2 Thessalonians 3:1–5 Let’s be honest—it doesn’t take much to see the darkness around us anymore. You don’t have to look far, scroll far, or even step far outside your door before you’re confronted with evil in our world. It’s everywhere. Sign onto social media and you’re instantly hit with…
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Continue reading →: When You Feel Like Giving UpHave you ever just wanted to give up? To walk away from the struggle, the disappointment, or the weariness of trying to do what’s right in a world that doesn’t seem to care? Maybe you’ve followed Jesus faithfully, prayed, served, and tried to live for Him, but life hasn’t exactly…
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