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Even If i Walk Alone

Instructing and encouraging you to live your life as a disciple of Jesus

Archives for September 2013

Selfishness

September 30, 2013 by Tim Sherfy

hold loosely,generosity,be generous,live simply,minimalism,share with others,sharing,being selfish,selfishness,God so loved the world,john 3:16

One of my favorite Christian authors is Calvin Miller. I’ve recently been reading his excellent little book entitled, “The Disciplined Life”. One of the things he said that really struck me was, “The difference between what God wants for us and what we ultimately become rests in how we break the thrall of those appetites that chain us to selfish lifestyles and selfish life goals.” My studies this past year have convinced me that selfishness is at the heart of all sin. Perhaps this is not a revelation to you and might even seem rather obvious. But how often do we look at our lives and consider ourselves selfish? Until we come to that realization, I submit we are all living in delusion.

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Filed Under: Daily Life Tagged With: Discipleship, humility, John, Luke, Matthew, Philippians

The Kingdom of God

September 26, 2013 by Tim Sherfy

building campaigns,church finance,kingdom of God,Heaven,God's Kingdom,thy kingdom come,foxes have holes,not peace but a sword

For roughly three short years two thousand years ago, we got a brief glimpse of what the Kingdom of God looks like. When Jesus lived among us, He healed all those who were sick. He partied with the outcasts of the culture and chastised the societal elite. He was at once revolutionary and peaceful. Jesus knew no strangers and loved unconditionally. No wonder such large crowds followed Him; who wouldn’t want the slightest glimpse of Heaven? Who wouldn’t want to experience what life was truly meant to be? Jesus showed us what a life lived for Him, a Kingdom life, was all about. He set the example that all His disciples commit to follow.

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Filed Under: Daily Life Tagged With: Discipleship, John, Love, Luke, mission

Serving God No Matter the Cost

September 23, 2013 by Tim Sherfy

God's will for your life,finding God's will,Saeed Abedini,religious persecution,Lord of your life,Jesus first,God first

Saeed Abedini is a pastor who was falsely accused and arrested over a year ago in Iran. Much has been written about his arrest and subsequent imprisonment. My goal here is not to retell this tragic tale, but rather highlight the amazing way God is using him despite his difficult circumstances. While incarcerated in Iran’s most brutal prison, even in the midst of enduring regular torture, Saeed has led over thirty people to Christ within those prison walls. While it would be inconsistent with the character of God to say that it is God’s will for Saeed to be suffering in prison, it’s important to recognize that Saeed continues to do God’s will even when the forces of evil are doing all they can to thwart the advancement of the Kingdom.

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Filed Under: Daily Life Tagged With: Discipleship, God's will, mission

The Adventurous Life

September 19, 2013 by Tim Sherfy

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In his book, “The Disciplined Life”, author Calvin Miller says that most people view Christianity as a giant brake pedal whereas in reality it should be seen as a steering wheel. I love the analogy. So many people, including far too many Christians, think the way to follow Christ is to stop doing various activities. Traditionally the church has spoken out against things like smoking, drinking, dancing, movies, rock music, certain dress and hair styles, tattoos, and on and on. If we only stop or avoid doing certain things, we will be more Godly; or so goes the prevailing wisdom.

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Filed Under: Daily Life Tagged With: Discipleship, mission

Is This the Day?

September 16, 2013 by Tim Sherfy

Jesus is Lord,Lord of your life,Jesus first,God first,second coming,ressurection,Jesus return,revelation,no man knows the hour

As followers of Christ, there are a couple of things we all believe. We believe He lived, died, and rose again. We also believe He will return one day to redeem His followers. If you aren’t a believer, some of that can seem hard to swallow. But for those of us who have dedicated our lives to Jesus, these are the basic truths that are as comfortable as breathing to us. Perhaps that’s the problem. As breathing requires no conscious thought, neither does the life that so many of us claim to be living for Christ. We believe the right things, talk in the approved manner, and even attend the obligatory meetings. As living a Christian life has become second nature, we risk eternal salvation not only for ourselves but for everyone who has not yet come to Jesus (Matthew 7:21-23).

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Filed Under: Daily Life Tagged With: commitment, Discipleship, I Corinthians, Matthew, works

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