“Love each other, be deep-spirited friends” (Philippians 2:1, MSG). Most Christians I know have been in small group Bible studies or small group support groups (both of which are valuable), but few have been in an apprentice to Jesus group. What’s the difference? Let me illustrate by telling you about a small group that Kristi…
Lectio Divina is a tried and true approach to meditating on passages from the Bible. But it’s not a formulaic technique — it’s a practiced way to taking the Word of God deep into our hearts and lives. What a special gift it is to share this way of listening to God through Scripture with…
The disciplines for the spiritual life that help us to be with Jesus in order to become like him. We may call these “spiritual disciplines” but really they are activities we do with our bodies and all the parts of our person for spiritual purposes. There are many disciplines for our life in Christ. In fact,…
There are 56 One Anothers in the New Testament of the Bible. Each expresses a different aspect of Jesus’ command to “love one another.” They especially refer to how believers in the Body of Christ are to treat one another, but they also can be applied to other people under the second half of Jesus’…
Jesus’ life flowed in a wonderful rhythm between time alone with God and time with friends and people he ministered to. He found joy by going off by himself for hours, days, or even weeks at a time and also by walking and talking with his closest friends or attending parties he was invited to. …
Stability is the discipline of staying or sticking with people. It means not leaving your group, not backing out on a commitment, not giving up when the going gets tough. It’s a virtue that’s increasing hard to find in our culture. Jesus’ Stability Jesus chose to come into our flesh and world as our Messiah…
Many Christians feel lonely. Yet in reality they are never alone, never without the companionship and love that they need. The Bible offers special comfort for loneliness. The Word of God ministers God’s grace and guidance for those who feel left out. As you see in the Bible teachings below, God’s care comes in many different…