Dealing with times of transition is an appropriate subject for disciples of Jesus Christ to consider. We deal with transitions in our lives as disciples, and with how to live in and through times of transition. Transitions are a reality - changes in people, in friends and acquaintances, in jobs, in family make [...]
Have you ever seen a lighthouse up close and personal? At one particular spot where my family vacations is a place called Harbortown. The location is aptly named for the boat harbor it surrounds. At the entry to the harbor stands a lighthouse which is no longer in active service, but instead [...]
One of the goals of a law school education is to teach the student how to “think like a lawyer” so that upon graduation, the newly minted law graduate can communicate effectively with judges and other attorneys concerning legal issues. What legal education does not necessarily teach, however, is how to “think like a [...]
The last two Discipleship Dimension articles considered the marks and the makings of a true disciple of Jesus Christ. This month’s article will look at the maturity of a true disciple - the growth objectives the true disciple is to reach toward and attain.
The true disciple of Jesus Christ has a responsibility to grow [...]
What should be the “makings” of a disciple of Jesus? The life of a true disciple is made up of five requirements. The true disciple gives up all for Him, listens to Him, abides in Him, sets aside his or her own life for Him, and spends time with Him. What do [...]