Tag «Discipleship»

My Greatest Command

A little more than 150 years ago, General Robert E. Lee was camped approximately 10 miles from General Stonewall Jackson. Lee sent a message to Stonewall Jackson, informing him that he wanted to meet with him at his convenience. The very next morning, while Lee was eating his breakfast, Jackson appeared at his tent, prepared …

DiscipleSHIFT

No, the title is not a typo.  I meant to type “discipleshift” rather than “discipleship.”  The reason for the “shift” is to bring to our attention some “shifts” in our thinking and conduct that may need to be made in order to conform ourselves more perfectly to the will of God. When we view discipleship …

Type Casting

On February 24, 2006,  3 years ago yesterday, Don Knotts passed away in Beverly Hills, California at the age of 81.  Those of you who know me, know just how much of a fan I am of the Andy Griffith Show.  I watch the show every day on TV and/or on DVD.  I’ve become quite …

The Fred Factor

Not too long ago, I read a book by Mark Sanborn entitled, “The Fred Factor.”  The book is about a mailman who took his job seriously and consistently went above and beyond the call of duty in performing his job.  While the book is not a “religious” book, the spiritual and biblical applications are everywhere.   …