42101 Why Jesus?

Josh McDowell had zero interest in Jesus Christ. Having been a victim of sexual abuse during his childhood, Josh began partying when he entered college, living for emotional highs and social status. Then one day at a lunch table in the student union, Josh sat next to a young green-eyed coed with a radiant, infectious …

32621 Finding a Church

How to Avoid Church-Shopping but Still Decide on a Church “What’s the most I can get for my money?” Whether it’s a return on an investment or looking for the best deal on a product, this question is central to a consumer mindset. Not a bad question to avoid wasting resources, but it’s a terrible question to …

32451 Father, Jesus, the Holy Spirit and You (emphasis on unity vs three different acts)

Our new life in Christ is a supernatural living because it intimately involves all three Persons of the Triune God – the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Our fellowship is with the Father and with the Son (1 John 1:3) in the Holy Spirit. In our relationship with God, we can relate …

32310 Embracing Your New Identity in Christ

Who are you, really? As you consider this question, what (or who) is influencing your answer? Your vocation? Your self perception? The opinions of others? We often are unsure about who we are because we use others think as our point of reference. What we do is often measured and judged by them–either as acceptable …

30010 TLD Overview

Total Life Discipleship begins with God’s vision that leads to personal transformation and results in eternal impact.  It is relationship-centered, grace-based, Spirit-dependent, love-motivated, and biblically-focused. Total Life Discipleship is RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED Christianity is about relationships: our relationship with God, our relationships with others in God’s family and our relationships with non-Christians. God desires a whole-hearted love relationship with us. He …

32270 Duty, Discipline, Delight

Here are seven important habits for building our relationship with God. You can form new habits that are in line with your new identity in Christ. All seven involve acknowledging God’s presence, communicating with Him through prayer, and thanking Him for His gracious involvement in our lives. It takes time and consistency to develop a …

31030 Keys to Dynamic Relationship

It takes not only time and effort but also skills to have healthy, growing relationships between any two individuals or among a group of people. It is no different with your relationship with God. There are several things you need to know and practice to enjoy an intimate and dynamic relationship with God. Ten building …

31020 Daily Walk with God

For a love relationship to grow, whether it is a friendship, parent-child relationship, a marriage, or a romance, you must spend time together with that person. In the same way, your relationship with God must be cultivated and nurtured. You must give attention to God just as you would your loved one – your son …

31010 Love Relationship with God

Many people don’t think or care about God. Many more people have a wrong view of God that he is out there to take joy and freedom from them. Still, others feel guilty and unworthy to approach God because God is holy and righteous. Furthermore, there are many gods in this world. Most of them …

51012 Was There a DaVinci Conspiracy?

The Da Vinci Code is not to be ignored as a fictional plot. Its premise, that Jesus Christ has been reinvented for political purposes, attacks the very foundation of Christianity. Its author, Dan Brown, has stated on national TV that, even though the plot is fictional, he believes its account of Jesus’ identity is true. So …