Category: discipleship
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All for Your Upbuilding
Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? It is in the sight of God that we have been speaking in Christ, and all for your upbuilding, beloved. 2 Corinthians 12:19 Mini-kit: Copper Spice 2 by Manu Scraps
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Sabbath Made for Man
One Sabbath he was going through the grainfields, and as they made their way, his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. And the Pharisees were saying to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?” And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did, when he…
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Then They Will Fast
Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. And people came and said to him, “Why do John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom…
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He Called Them
And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him. Mark 1:19-20 template (modified): March ’23 freebie by Tinci…
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Become Fishers of Men
Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1:16-18 kit by Josie…
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Teach and Preach
When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. Matthew 11:1 kit: Starry Night by DSS designers (2024 Advent collab)
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Put on Love
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in born again, children of God, discipleship, love, new life, sanctification, the Church, walk in the Spiritin verse videoPut on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in…
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Children of Light
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor…
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Put on the New Self
Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous…
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Path to Life
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. Proverbs 10:17 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 papers: Vagabond Adventures and All That Glitters (blended) by Holliewood Studios (retired); compass: Let There Be Peace by A…
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Walk in Newness of Life
We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him…
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With Sincerity
Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Colossians 3:22 kit and template: When You’re Slightly Strange by Heartstrings Scrap Art Bundle At first glance, it might seem that the above verse doesn’t really apply to us living…
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Excellent and Profitable
The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. Titus 3:8 kit: Spring Colors by Lady DG Scraps
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Be Gentle
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. Titus 3:1-2 kit: Taste of Summer by Josie Scraps; template: Mosaic #6 by Connie Prince
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A Word to Those Who are Wise in Their Own Eyes
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Proverbs 26:12Let me be frank and to the point. Getting what you think you want is not always a good thing. Sometimes, usually after it’s too late, there are deep, heart-wrenching regrets. Just…
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The Failure of the Church
I recently read an excellent (ongoing) series of news articles in The Epoch Times about the history of public education in America. The author, Alex Newman, carefully documents for the reader the methods by which a succession of individuals and groups holding ideologies that drastically disagree with those of the founding fathers of the United…
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Failings of the Weak
We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Romans 15:1-2 kit: Oh the Places by Connie Prince continuing: For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written,…
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Welcome One Another
Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7 kit: Shabby Romance by Kristmess Designs (colors adjusted) full passage: We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his…
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The Witnesses (Part Two)
But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother…
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The Witnesses (Part One)
martyr (noun): a person who is willing to suffer death for their faith rather than: a) to renounce it, b) to keep silent instead of testifying, or c) to behave in such a way as to damage their witness to firmly-held beliefs. Notice how the word “witness” is part of the definition of “martyr.” If…
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Conversations
I would like to (anonymously) share conversations that I recently had with fellow believers about sharing the truth with others so that we can use this opportunity to examine what the Bible says about the matter. Both of these instances included women who have absolutely beautiful hearts for God—they are saved and show it by…
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Our Conduct
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to…
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Beautiful
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in be ready, born again, bride of Christ, children of God, Christ’s return, deception-delusion-discernment, discipleship, faithful-steadfast, free will, freedom, gifts, Holy Spirit, hope, idolatry, Jesus-Messiah-the Christ, kingdom of God, last days-end times, love, lukewarm Christians, mark of the beast, repentance, salvation-redemption, sanctification, sexual immorality, sovereignty, temple of God, thanksgiving-grateful, the Church, tribulation-persecution-trials-testing, walk in the Spirit, wisdom-truth, worship-praise-honorin messageThis devotional was originally written by me in December, 2014, but not published anywhere until 2016, and then updated in July, 2018 (and deleted the parts of it which had been split up into 20 posts). I have updated it again in December, 2022. The entire article can be downloaded as plain text pdf with…
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But Not to Quarrel Over Opinions
As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. Romans 14:1 kit: Miss Dottie and Mr. Brad at the Zoo by Kits 4 Kids Below is the context of the entire chapter. The key word of the above verse is “opinions.” Paul is not contradicting himself when…
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We Will Go
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And they answered Joshua, “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.” Joshua 1:16 quickpage: Little Traveler collab by After Five Designers (store closed) Remember, Joshua (a “type” of Jesus, whose name is almost identical–but Jesus is Greek and Joshua/Yeshua is Hebrew) leading the Jews into…