Discipleship Minute #32

Read Philippians 2:5-11When you think of generosity, who comes to mind? I can think of several individuals who were generous with their time, talents, and resources with which they invested in my life. But, the most generous person we can imagine pales in comparison with Jesus Christ. This week’s passage is one of the most … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #32 →

Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 1)

IntroductionYou might be thinking to yourself, I’m not going to be leading a great army against anybody. Why should I look at Gideon? These biographies from the Hebrew Scriptures have a purpose for us as well.Paul wrote to the Corinthian church,“Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written as a warning … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 1) →

Discipleship Minute #31

Read Matthew 1:18-25We all like to see the hero sweep in just in the nick of time to save the situation. Our literature is filled with stories of someone powerful coming to the rescue of those in need. Those of us who have trusted in Christ have experienced that same moment of rescue. When we … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #31 →

Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 1)

IntroductionHow many of you enjoy reading biographies? One of my favorite biographies is called Grant and Sherman by Charles Flood. My reason for liking it is the subtitle: The Friendship That Won the Civil War. It details the interaction, both personal and professional between the two leading army commanders of the war. The book also … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 1) →

Why I Am a Christian Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 4

Nehemiah, armed with letters to officials and a military escort, traveled across his world to Jerusalem. He had everything he needed to do the work. The letters from the king gave him safe passage and access to resources needed to rebuild. When he reached the city, Nehemiah found that the situation was just as bleak … Continue reading Why I Am a Christian Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 4 →

Why I Am a Christian Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 2

Last week, I began a discussion of the Old Testament figure Nehemiah.While serving as cupbearer to King Artaxerxes, Nehemiah was rocked by news that the city of Jerusalem was devastated. The walls of the city were broken down and the gates had been burned. The news was enough to drive Nehemiah to tears. In the … Continue reading Why I Am a Christian Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 2 →

Why I Am an Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 2

Nehemiah could have rested, as far as a wine taster could rest, in his position of comfort and the trust of Artaxerxes. Upon hearing the news of the plight of Jerusalem, his heart and spirit were stirred to pray to God not just for himself, but for his people. The whole sad history of the … Continue reading Why I Am an Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 2 →

Discipleship Minute #30

Read Acts 17:22-31Paul was committed to sharing the knowledge of salvation through Jesus Christ with everyone he met. When he came to Athens, the great city of culture, learning, and philosophy, he was struck by the many temples and idols to pagan gods. On the Areopagus, Paul shared the message of Christ with the Athenians. … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #30 →

Why I Am an Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 1

The Old Testament figure Nehemiah was in a great position. Nehemiah was cupbearer to the king (Nehemiah 1:11). This position of cupbearer means that he was wine taster for King Artaxerxes. Monarchs of that day and age (and many since) were in a precarious position despite being powerful rulers. Their reigns could be cut short … Continue reading Why I Am an Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 1 →