Category Archives: Discipleship

Emmaus Road

Posted on April 3, 2018 by pastormike

One of my favorite stories is the two disciples on the Emmaus road. I suppose the reason it so interests me is that it is so packed with all the components that spring up in life.  There is disappoint, unbelief, … Continue reading →

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Iconic Messages

Posted on March 30, 2018 by pastormike

This last week of our Lord’s life was truly packed with depth as Jesus prepared His disciples for what was immediately ahead and what was yet to come in their future ministries. And as the apostle John focused chapters 13-14 on … Continue reading →

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Discipling His Disciples

Posted on March 28, 2018 by pastormike

Someone once said to me; “Wouldn’t be wonderful to have sat at the feet of Jesus when He taught His disciples like Mary and Lazarus did (Luke 10:39; John 12:2)?”  Thankfully, the answer to that is that we have that … Continue reading →

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Bible Study and Devotional Helps Part 1

Posted on February 28, 2018 by pastormike

One year when I was at Shepherd’s Conference, I heard Dr. MacArthur make a statement that has stuck with me. “The only time you are inherent is when you read the Scriptures.” That just really rang my doorbell.  It is … Continue reading →

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OverWhelmed

Posted on February 27, 2018 by pastormike

Genesis 50:20 (ESV) 20  As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. Proverbs 19:21 (ESV) 21  Many are the … Continue reading →

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Judge or Judgmental-ism Part 3

Posted on February 15, 2018 by pastormike

Matthew 7:1-5 (NKJV) 1  “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2  For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3  And why do you … Continue reading →

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Judgment or Judgmental-ism-Part 2

Posted on February 14, 2018 by pastormike

Matthew 7:1-5 (ESV) 1  “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2  For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3  Why do you see the … Continue reading →

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Seasons of Change

Posted on February 7, 2018 by pastormike

Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV) 1  For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: Most of 2017 and even now in 2018, I have experienced a season of change.  Some changes that were anticipated and necessary … Continue reading →

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Bible-Reading Plans for 2017

Posted on December 28, 2016 by pastormike

Psalm 119:105 (NKJV) 105  Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. When I was growing up I was taught that the only way I could grow as a Christian was through church attendance, … Continue reading →

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God, Help! “No!”

Posted on December 16, 2016 by pastormike

Colossians 2:6 (ESV) 6  Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, Did the title confuse you?  Did it seem counter intuitive? Have you not asked God for help?  And if that is the case why … Continue reading →

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