Joseph, A Righteous Man
Joseph, or “Jofus”, as all my kids pronounced it when they were young, was the earthly and adoptive father of Jesus. Jesus, however, was conceived by the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18, 20). Not much is…
“With Joy and Thanksgiving”
My dad taught me Psalm 100. We sat in my room countless nights repeating those five verses that are now etched into my soul. I repeat them often. As I write this devotional about Thanksgiving,…
Blogging Break
I am taking a blogging break to finish my 9-week devotional book on Colossians, “Jesus Over All”. Hopefully in publication by the first of November.
The Elder, The Gospel, and Making Disciples – Part 16
Discipleship Must Matter to Elders Discipleship matters. Jesus told us to make disciples. Matthew 28:19-20 says, “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and…
The Elder, The Gospel, and Making Disciples – Part 15
Jesus is the Answer for Sinful Man’s Need for Salvation Jesus is the only answer for sinful man’s need for salvation. Only He can forgive sin. Romans 5:6-10 says, “You see, at just the right…
The Elder, The Gospel, and Making Disciples – Part 14
Understanding the Gospel Message Paul’s sermon in Acts 17:22-34 (read it) helps us to understand God as Creator, Father, and Judge. It also allows us to see our need for repentance from sin and salvation. …
The Elder, The Gospel, and Making Disciples – Part 13
The Gospel Must Matter to Elders The Gospel matters. That’s because the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is what makes people Christians. Paul said, “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel,…
The Elder’s Spiritual Example Part 12
Men Who are Examples in Love If elders do not love those they shepherd, they will not shepherd them as Jesus intended. Love is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), a command of Jesus…
The Elder’s Spiritual Example Part 11
Men Who Are Worth Imitating Paul told the church in Corinth, “Imitate me as I imitate Jesus” (1 Corinthians 11:1). Elders serve as the lead disciplers and examples of spiritual growth in the local church.…
The Elder’s Spiritual Example Part 10
Elders of the local church must be men of great Christlike character. They must be men who can easily be recognized as “those who have been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13). Elders must be men who…
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