Even If i Walk Alone

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

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Discouragement

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It’s only natural that we will become discouraged from time to time. Sometimes a series of events throws us into a tailspin. Sometimes it’s as simple as hearing a song on the radio. Whatever the reason, discouragement is a reality we all have to face.

Dejected Person

However, we must deal with it quickly or it will derail us from engaging in the mission of Christ. Following Jesus is about maintaining a sense of purpose; discouragement, if allowed to linger, will rob us of our focus. [Read more…] about Discouragement

How Big is Too Big?

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I want to start with a disclaimer: I currently attend a large church (4,000+ attendees each week). Perhaps it is because of this that I have recently been pondering if perhaps the so-called megachurches of our day are hindering the spread of the Gospel. Hang with me here, because I’m only stopping to consider some questions that have been troubling me.

Large Church

This is not an indictment of any church based solely on their size. I know of many good things being done by large churches across the world. As I study the New Testament model for churches however, I am struck by how far we have deviated from that original design. [Read more…] about How Big is Too Big?

Making Your Life Count

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I heard an interview with worship leader Laura Story yesterday. In it she made the statement that her biggest fear when she was younger was that the gospel would cost her her life. Now, she said, her biggest fear is that the gospel won’t cost her her life.

Make Your Life Count

She went on to explain that she didn’t want to get to the end of her life only to realize she hadn’t invested her time and resources fully to God. The basic message was that she wants to make certain that this life counts. It’s an aspiration we should all seek to attain. [Read more…] about Making Your Life Count

No More Excuses

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We are great at making excuses. When God calls us to do something for Him, it seems we have a ready arsenal of reasons He needs to ask someone else. In fact, judging by own life and observations of life in general, there is apparently no right time to do the work of the Kingdom.

No More Excuses

Sometimes we’re too young, while other times we’re too old. We don’t have enough money to help, or we have too many resources to be able to sacrifice them all. Whatever the request, we always seem able to manufacture an excuse as to why now is not a good time. [Read more…] about No More Excuses

Starting the Day off Right

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Getting out of bed in the morning can be a challenge or a gift. I have thankfully gotten to the place where I wake without an alarm clock, because I’m certain that the sound they make is akin to something of a demonic nature. Regardless of whether we waken to the sound of a buzzer, a rooster or simply to the sounds of the day, that moment provides us the opportunity to spend some time alone with God. We can choose to roll over and grab ten more minutes of sleep or eagerly embrace the chance to commune with the One who gave us life. I long excused my surly attitude in the early hours by simply saying that I was not a morning person. I still prefer late nights, but the practice of rising before dawn and enjoying some time with God has softened my interactions with others in the morning. [Read more…] about Starting the Day off Right