When Following Jesus Feels Like a Social Risk

5 Signs Your Church Might be Heading Toward Progressive ...

And like you emphasized, social justice and the world's need to hear the true Gospel is not mutually exclusive. Because Jesus is my Lord and Master, I obey Him ...

Why Jesus Wasn't Homeless (and Why It Matters)

The would-be disciple is warned that following Jesus means perpetual danger, sleeping with one eye open, always on the run. This warning is ...

The Day I Believed in Jesus and Broke My Dad's Heart - YMI

Look at what you've done by becoming a Christian! You've deserted the family tradition. Your father feels like a failure.

But I'm Not Ready Yet - Part 6 - Christ for all Nations

... feeling that Jesus was not fair to that poor young man. The man had not responded negatively to Jesus's call. He didn't say, “No, Lord, I will not follow You.

Visiting Prisoners in Jesus' Day - Christianity Today

And yet, early Christians did not focus on their own danger but rather saw what they did as a fitting way to follow in the steps of Jesus, who cared for, ...

3 Times Jesus Said No to People-Pleasing - iBelieve.com

But Jesus didn't feel the need to prove Himself, and He didn't cave to social pressure. He easily said no to people-pleasing because He was ...

Jesus wouldn't have a mortgage, so why do you? - Grace + Truth

... social cohesion and equality. This seems like quite an important question for Christians living in this country to address, where home ...

Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives

These turbulent times were foreseen by the Savior. He warned us that in our day the adversary would stir up anger in the hearts of men and lead them astray. Yet ...

Are You Ashamed of Jesus? Consider These 13 Examples

I felt ashamed. I realised that while as a Christian in Australia I am at greater risk of being killed by a falling coconut than I am by an extremist, I ...

Why does Jesus say “Go and sin no more” when it is impossible?

One of the verses i really like is that sin shall not have dominion over me.I have experienced Christs power to be an over comer he gives me the strength to ...

Quit Acting Like Christ Was Accepting of Everyone and Everything

At the base of this movement is the feeling that Christ was so loving and accepting of everyone, that He would never stand for any kind of ...

When do some Christians justify stealing? - ERLC

Because the company is less personal, a crime against it does not feel like an act of violence or contempt. ... Following Jesus has always been a ...

Know Your Why If You Want To Follow Jesus {and not quit}

Do you ever feel unsteady in your faith? Know your why. Focus on why you're following Jesus and your faith will grow deep roots to keep you ...

What to Do When the Pain of Others Overwhelms You

18:25). In our turmoil, we forget that pain and suffering serve God's glorious purposes. We forget that followers of Christ do not get what they ...

When God wants you to grow, he makes you uncomfortable

Jesus spoke often about the importance of our discomfort. In the Beatitudes He called people “Blessed” who are grieving, hungry or poor in ...

What's the Problem with Politics in the Church? - Christian Standard

In John 17, Jesus prayed that we would be one. So, anything that divides us is working against God's will. The current climate that tells us to ...

The Dangers of a Different Jesus | Clearly Reformed

The second one about Jesus inheriting God-like powers from His father comes from a Mormon theologian. ... To follow them is to risk ...

Ministry: A Risky Business?

Without the eternal perspective, we seem unwilling to habitually follow Jesus, being unprepared to risk and sacrifice as radical disciples. When we see ...

Jesus Doesn't Need a “Perfect” You; He Needs a “Healthy” You!

If you feel shame that is not Jesus, that is the devil. Be sure to get Jesus back on your throne. There is no shame or guilt when we turn to God to express our ...

Me, Myself, and Lies: The Spiritual Dangers of Isolation | Desiring God

Ask what those hard words are producing in you over time. Is the friction you feel slowly drawing you closer to Christ and making you more like ...